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egest vs purge

purge vs egest

egest is not a noun while purge is a noun.

egest and purge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
egest No No Yes No
purge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, purge is a hyponym of egest; that is, purge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than egest:
  • egest: eliminate from the body
  • purge: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
egest (noun) purge (noun)
an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place
egest (verb) purge (verb)
eliminate from the body excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
rid of impurities
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
make pure or free from sin or guilt
clear of a charge
oust politically
Difference between egest and purge

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