purging vs purifying
purifying vs purgingpurging is a noun but purifying is not a noun.
purging and purifying both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| purging | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| purifying | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
purging and purifying
are synonyms defined as:
- purging and purifying: serving to purge or rid of sin
Other synonyms of purging include
purgatorial.
| purging (noun) | purifying (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 |
| purging (adjective) | purifying (adjective) |
|---|---|
| serving to purge or rid of sin | freeing from noxious matter |
| serving to purge or rid of sin | |
| acting like an antiseptic |
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