(REMOVE PEOPLE) [verb] [T] - to free (esp. a political group) from (unwanted people) by removing them from office or, sometimes, by killing themParty leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists.The new prime minister is expected to purge his cabinet of ministers from his predecessor's government.Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration.
PURGE
Meaning of PURGE in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012