purge vs change

change vs purge

purge and change both are nouns.

purge and change both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
purge	Yes	No	Yes	No
change	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, change is a hypernym of purge; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than purge:

purge: make pure or free from sin or guilt
change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of purge include alter, modify.

purge (noun)	change (noun)
an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements	the action of changing something
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge	a different or fresh set of clothes
an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place	a thing that is different
	a difference that is usually pleasant
	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

purge (verb)	change (verb)
excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
rid of impurities	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid	change clothes; put on different clothes
make pure or free from sin or guilt	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
clear of a charge	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
oust politically	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another

Difference between purge and change

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