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