cleanse

/klɛnz/verb
Elementary
1

To free from dirt; to clean, to purify.

2

To spiritually purify; to free from guilt or sin; to purge.

3

To remove (something seen as unpleasant) from a person, place, or thing.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing