To rinse; to wash out — to remove soap or dirt by running water or another liquid (often written 濯ぐ).
洗った食器を水ですすいでから食器棚にしまう。
Rinse the washed dishes with water before putting them in the cupboard.
シャンプーをしっかりすすいでください。
Please rinse the shampoo thoroughly.
洗濯物の汚れを落とすために、流水で十分にすすいだ。
I rinsed the laundry thoroughly under running water to remove the dirt.
To avenge or wipe out a disgrace; to clear one's name or remove stigma (often written 雪ぐ).
彼は父の汚名をすすぐために真実を追求した。
He pursued the truth to clear his father's name.
監督は過去の敗北の汚名をすすぐため、新しい戦術を導入した。
The coach introduced new tactics to wipe away the disgrace of past defeats.