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English verb: deterge

1. deterge (contact) wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body


SamplesThis drug is powerful enough to deterge.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)wipe away, wipe off









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