purge
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to forcefully remove people from an organization, often because they are not acceptable to those in control
The new manager decided to purge the team of all inefficient members.
to get rid of bad thoughts or feelings to make oneself or something else pure and clean
She decided to purge her mind of any negative thoughts.
the action of forcefully removing people from an organization, especially because they are seen as not suitable by those in power
The company underwent a purge to cut down on waste and improve efficiency.