Words Like PURGATORY
We have put together a list of words that are similar to PURGATORY.
1 Alternative Words Similar to purgatory
8 definitions of purgatory
1
Tending to cleanse; cleansing; expiatory.
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In the belief of Roman Catholics and others, a place of purgation in which the souls of those dying penitent are purified from venial sins, or undergo the temporal punishment which, after the guilt of mortal sin has been remitted, still remains to be endured by the sinner.
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Any place or state of temporary suffering or oblivion.
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A gorge or cleft between perpendicular or steeply inclined walls of rock.
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In Catholicism, the stage of the afterlife where souls suffer for their sins before they can enter heaven
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any situation causing suffering
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(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
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a temporary condition of torment or suffering