purge

Definitions of "purge"
  1. An action or process to rid oneself or another of guilt, often in a legal setting
  2. The process through which guilt is dispelled or eradicated
How to use "purge" in a sentence
  1. The defendant sought to purge her record of past offenses.
  2. He was desperate to purge himself of his past wrongdoings in front of the law.
  3. With the new evidence, the court was able to purge the accused of any guilt.
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