exorcise (Meaning)
exorcise (v)
expel through adjuration or prayers
exorcise (v. t.)
To cast out, as a devil, evil spirits, etc., by conjuration or summoning by a holy name, or by certain ceremonies; to expel (a demon) or to conjure (a demon) to depart out of a person possessed by one.
To deliver or purify from the influence of an evil spirit or demon.
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FAQs About the word exorcise
expel through adjuration or prayersTo cast out, as a devil, evil spirits, etc., by conjuration or summoning by a holy name, or by certain ceremonies; to expel (
eradicate, throw away, unload, discard, reject, remove, scrap, dump, ditch, slough (off)
utilize, use, take on,adopt, embrace, embrace, employ, take on, utilize, adopt
My grandmother always used to hang an amulet above the door to exorcise evil spirits.
The priest was performing an exorcism, and the tormented man writhed on the floor.
People believed that the loud noises coming from the house were caused by evil beings that needed to be exorcised.
In the movie, the priest's exorcism attempt was unsuccessful, and the demon ended up possessing the girl.
