Difference between Purgation and Purge

Purgation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the act of purging, especially by the use of a purgative cleansing from sin or guilt

Purge

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of purgingAn evacuation of the bowels or a vomiting.A cleansing of pipes.A forcible removal of people from political activity.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impuritiesto free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeedsto void the bowels; to vomit.to clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation

Example sentence: With the first act of cruelty committed in the name of revolution, with the first murder, with the first purge and execution, we have lost the revolution.