Answer: cleanses

AnswerCrossword Clue
CLEANSESScours
CLEANSESPurifies
CLEANSESPurges, as bad thoughts
cleansesRid (a person, place, or thing) of something seen as unpleasant, unwanted, or defiling
cleanses(in biblical translations) Cure (a leper)
cleansesCLEANSE, to clean (to rid of stain)
cleansesFree (someone) from sin or guilt
cleansesMake (something, esp. the skin) thoroughly clean