noun as in strong fondness

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purge, cull, cleanse

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Example Sentences

Example:The chistka was a form of mass legal purge.

Definition:a removal of people or things considered undesirable, harmful, or offensive

From purge

Example:In the purges, the chistka served as a cull of political opposition.

Definition:the action of ridding a population of inferior or undesirable members, particularly in agriculture

From cull

Example:The chistka was an attempt to cleanse the Soviet state of political enemies.

Definition:the action of removing dirt, harm, or pollution, especially in a political context

From cleanse