The idea of removing, reducing, or getting rid of something (such as perceived flaws, mistakes, differences, evidence, etc.).
The idea of purifying or purging.
Concern about what other people think of you, or an attempt to avoid being judged or blamed by others (such as by hiding or changing something).
See Also: Soap, Cleaning, Deodorant, White, Dyeing, Pale
[1]1. Change, transformation.
2. Cleansing, sterilizing; starting afresh.
3. An effort to cover something up, hide misdeeds or imperfections.
[2]Spiritual purification, unless used only to change appearance, i.E. Bleached hair is a symbol of hypocrisy
[3]Complete cleansing
[4]See Also: Hair.
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