Synonyms for deterge
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To clean (especially a wound) of undesirable material.
Forms
- Past participle
- deterged
e.g. deterged → cleansed…
Example sentences
- cleanse Fasting helps the body cleanse and repair itself.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| deterge | steady | |
| cleanse | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- cleanse1