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Synonyms for lavation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ley-vey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : leɪˈveɪ ʃən |
Top 10 synonyms for lavation Other synonyms for the word lavation
- abstersion
- cleansing
- decontamination
- depuration
- detersion
- disinfection
- expiation
- expurgation
- fomentation
- forgiveness
- grace
- laundering
- lavabo
- lavage
- lavation
- lavement
- laving
- lustration
- maundy
- purgation
- purge
- purification
- purifying
- rarefaction
- rebirth
- redemption
- refinement
- regeneration
- rinsing
- salvation
- sanctification
- shower
- showering
- washing
Définition of lavation
Origin :- "act of washing," 1620s, from Latin lavationem (nominative lavatio), noun of action from past participle stem of lavare (see lave). Related: Lavations.
- As in purification : noun freeing, cleansing
- As in washing : noun cleaning
- As in lustration : noun purification
- As in ablution : noun washing
- The same ceremony took place with each—one foot only being honored with a lavation.
- Extract from : « Pencillings by the Way » by N. Parker Willis
Antonyms for lavation
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