Purge (verb)

1. The act of removing or eliminating something unwanted or impure.
2. The act of removing someone from a position of power or influence.

Origin:

The word purge comes from the latin word "purgare" meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify" and it refers to the act of removing or eliminating something unwanted or impure, or the act of removing someone from a position of power or influence.

Examples:

1. The government ordered a purge of government officials accused of corruption.
2. He felt the need to purge his mind of negative thoughts.
3. The company purged its old inventory to make room for new products.
4. The regime purged its political opponents.
5. Purging is the process of removing impurities from a substance.