exorcism
exorcism
Definition
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
exorcism
Synonyms
exorcism
n.
exorcism
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- demon: Here we may refer to The Testament of Solomon once more, for the control or exorcism of demons through inscribed papers.
- spirit: Completion is dictated by the exorcism of a spirit within.
Converse of object
- perform: A local vicar will also come in to perform an exorcism.
- need: They both need exorcism from ghosts of hatred and love.
- include: I tried every theory and therapy available to change including exorcism.
- have: And he has an exorcism on stage, and the ghost of Hamlet's father comes out of his stomach.
- attempt: Reverend Elmstead attempts an exorcism, but is thwarted by what appears to be a malevolent presence.
- involve: With a number of twists and turns the story winds to a conclusion that involves exorcism, multiple deaths, salvation and demonic trickery.
Adjective modifier
- personal: I suppose the books are so violent because they contain a lot of hatred - writing is my form of personal exorcism.
- attempted: The same is true of Pinch's attempted exorcism.
- musical: Mr. Bsag commented at one point that it was like a musical exorcism, and perhaps it was.
Modifies a noun
- ritual: Tribal groups use masks in shamanistic healing and exorcism rituals.. .
- scene: I found the actual exorcism scene set in the barn very disturbing on a deep level which I can't explain in words.
- account: However, the similarities with the exorcism account suggest that the wind is caused by demonic agency.
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