/ Dictionary / Index D deterge: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•terge Pronunciation: (di-tûrj'), [key] — -terged, -terg•ing. to wipe or wash away; cleanse. to cleanse of impurities or undesirable matter, as a wound. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: deterge (Thesaurus) deter detergent Related Content Daily Word Quiz: designate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language