Synonyms for cleansing

Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb cleanse

Sense 1:

cleanse, clean
groom, neaten

Sense 2:

cleanse
rid, free, disembarrass

Similarity of adj cleansing

2 senses of cleansing

Sense 1:

ablutionary, cleansing
purifying (vs. adulterating)

Sense 2:

cleansing, purifying
antiseptic (vs. septic)