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ex·or·cism (eks′ôr siz′əm, -ər-)

noun

  1. the act of exorcising
  2. a verbal formula or ritual used in exorcising

Etymology: ME exorcisme < LL(Ec) exorcismus < Gr exorkismos

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exorcism Synonyms

exorcism

n.

  1. Witchcraft

    sorcery, conjuring, driving out; see magic 1, 2, removal 1.

  2. A spell

    charm, incantation, cabala; see magic 1.


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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.

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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