purge

intransitive verb

To clear (a container or space, for example) of something unclean or unwanted.

intransitive verb

To remove or eliminate (unwanted physical matter).

intransitive verb

To rid (a person or thing) of something unwanted.

intransitive verb

To remove or eliminate (an unwanted element).

intransitive verb

To clear (a person) of a charge or conviction.

intransitive verb

To rid (a nation or political party, for example) of people considered undesirable.

intransitive verb

To get rid of (people considered undesirable).