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ex·or·cism (eks′ôr siz′əm, -ər-)
noun
- the act of exorcising
- a verbal formula or ritual used in exorcising
Etymology: ME exorcisme < LL(Ec) exorcismus < Gr exorkismos
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exorcism
n.
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Preposition: of
- demon: Here we may refer to The Testament of Solomon once more, for the control or exorcism of demons through inscribed papers.
Converse of object
- perform: A local vicar will also come in to perform an exorcism.
Adjective modifier
- personal: I suppose the books are so violent because they contain a lot of hatred - writing is my form of personal exorcism.
Modifies a noun
- ritual: Tribal groups use masks in shamanistic healing and exorcism rituals.. .
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