purge vs purging

purging vs purge

purge and purging both are nouns.

purge is not an adjective while purging is an adjective.

purge is a verb but purging is not a verb.

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

As nouns, purge and purging are synonyms defined as:

purge and purging: an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements

As nouns, purge and purging are synonyms defined as:

purge and purging: the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

Other synonyms of purge include purgation.

purge (noun)	purging (noun)
an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements	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	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

purge (adjective)	purging (adjective)
	serving to purge or rid of sin

purge (verb)	purging (verb)
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 purge and purging

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