Answer:

purged

Answer	Crossword Clue
PURGED	Had a catharsis
PURGED	Removed impurities
PURGED	Cleansed

PURGED	Rid (of)
PURGED	Rid
PURGED	Liquidated
PURGED	Freed of dissidents
PURGED	Got rid of

Crossword

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