Antonyms for deterge
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dih-turj |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈtɜrdʒ |
Definition of deterge
Origin :- 1620s, from French déterger (16c.), from Latin detergere (see detergent).
- As in purify : verb free; make clean
- As in lustrate : verb purify
- As in clean : verb make undirty, uncluttered
Synonyms for deterge
- absolve
- absterge
- aerate
- aerify
- atone
- bath
- bathe
- blot
- brush
- cauterize
- chasten
- clarify
- clean
- cleanse
- clear
- clear the decks
- clear up
- decontaminate
- deodorize
- depurate
- deterge
- disinfect
- do up
- dredge
- dust
- edulcorate
- elutriate
- erase
- exculpate
- exonerate
- expiate
- expunge
- expurgate
- filter
- flush
- fumigate
- hackle
- launder
- lave
- lustrate
- mop
- neaten
- oxygenate
- pick
- pick up
- polish
- purge
- purify
- rake
- rarify
- rasp
- redeem
- refine
- remit
- rinse
- rout out
- sanctify
- sanitize
- scald
- scour
- scrape
- scrub
- shake out
- shampoo
- shrive
- soak
- soap
- sponge
- spruce up
- sterilize
- straighten up
- sublimate
- swab
- sweep
- tidy up
- vacuum
- wash
- whisk
- winnow
- wipe
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