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Meaning and definition for "expurgate" word

[verb] edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate; "bowdlerize a novel"

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\Ex"pur*gate\ (?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Expurgated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Expurgating}.] [L. expurgatus, p. p. of expurgare to purge, purify; ex out, from + purgare to cleanse, purify, purge. See {Purge}, and cf. {Spurge}.] To purify; to clear from anything noxious, offensive, or erroneous; to cleanse; to purge; as, to expurgate a book.

Synonyms for expurgate

bowdlerise, bowdlerize, castrate, shorten

Related terms: abbreviate, abridge, bleach, blot out, blue-pencil, bowdlerize, cancel, censor, clean, clean out, clean up, cleanse, clear out, cross out, cut, delete, delouse, depurate, deterge, dry-clean, dust, dust off, edit, edit out, erase, expunge, freshen, kill, lustrate, omit, purge, purify, reform, rescind, rub out, scavenge, spruce, steam-clean, strike, strike off, strike out, sweep out, sweeten, tidy, void, whiten, wipe, wipe off, wipe out, wipe up

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Let's analyse "expurgate" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ETAGRUPXE. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . -..- .--. ..- .-. --. .- - .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: expurgate: 5 + 3 + 1 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: expurgate: 5 + 6 + 7 + 3 + 9 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 5 = 45, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
X (1)	24	Queen of Wands	Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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