Purging is a term used to describe the process of removing something unwanted or unnecessary. CLEARING (8 letters) is the act of removing something from a space, while OUSTING (7 letters) is the act of removing someone from a position of power. CATHARSIS (9 letters) is the process of releasing strong emotions, while CLEANSING (9 letters) is the act of making something pure or clean. CLEANING (8 letters) is the act of removing dirt or other impurities from a surface. All of these terms are related to purging and can be used to describe the process of removing something unwanted or unnecessary.