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  • verb transitive To clean, especially to tidy by removing the contents.
  • verb transitive, idiomatic To empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb force out
  • verb deprive completely of money or goods
  • verb empty completely

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