Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

absterge

verb
/æbˈstɜrdʒ/
Definition
To wipe away or remove; to cleanse.
Examples
  • She used a cloth to absterge the spilled juice from the table.
  • The detective had to absterge the evidence to prevent any contamination.
Meaning
The act of cleaning or removing something, often referring to a stain or dirt.
Synonyms
  • clean
  • remove
  • wipe
  • eradicate
  • eliminate