Used when something is totally removed, leaving no trace behind.

Complete Elimination

Often used metaphorically to describe a thorough moral or emotional cleansing.

Metaphorical Cleanse

Emphasizes the power of nature in destruction or change, like floods or ocean waves.

Indicates that what is washed away cannot be recovered or restored.

Used to express the diminishing intensity of an emotion or memory.

Can describe the process of recovery from a traumatic experience or loss.

Conveys actions taken to lessen feelings of guilt or remorse.