purifies
verbHow many syllables in purifies?
There are 3 syllables in the word purifies.How to pronounce purifies:
Definition of purifies:
- purifies (verb):
- to make pure such as
- to free (something) of harmful or inferior matter
Synonyms for purifies:
clarify
clean
cleanse
cleanses
decontaminate
detoxify
disinfect
filter
fumigate
heals
improves
purges
refine
refines
restores
sanctifies
sanitize
Antonyms for purifies:
adulterates
alloys
befouls
blames
blights
charges
condemns
contaminates
corrupts
debases
defiles
dirties
encourages
fouls
holds
impairs
incriminates
infects
keeps
makes impure
poisons
pollutes
sentences
soils
spoils
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