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exorcism
[ek-sawr-siz-uhm, -ser-]
noun
the act or process of exorcising.
the ceremony or the formula used in exorcising.
An elaborate exorcism was pronounced over the sick man.
Other Word Forms
- exorcismal adjective
- exorcisory adjective
- exorcistical adjective
- exorcistic adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
If his words literally refer to exorcism’s particularities, they subtextually wrestle with faith as a notion, and trickle into broader political life, too.
“I think all this exorcism business is a hoax. Buddy says the movie is scary and I don’t like to be scared.”
It may be time for the Galaxy to consider a similar exorcism because it seems clear someone has put a spell on them too.
The breaking point came in what Francis would later call an exorcism.
The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.
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