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exorcism

[ek-sawr-siz-uhm, -ser-]

noun

  1. the act or process of exorcising.

  2. the ceremony or the formula used in exorcising.

    An elaborate exorcism was pronounced over the sick man.



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Other Word Forms

  • exorcismal adjective
  • exorcisory adjective
  • exorcistical adjective
  • exorcistic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exorcism1

1350–1400; Middle English exorcisme (< Old French ) < Medieval Latin < Greek ǰ쾱ó administration of an oath. See exorcise, -ism
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If his words literally refer to exorcism’s particularities, they subtextually wrestle with faith as a notion, and trickle into broader political life, too.

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“I think all this exorcism business is a hoax. Buddy says the movie is scary and I don’t like to be scared.”

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It may be time for the Galaxy to consider a similar exorcism because it seems clear someone has put a spell on them too.

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The breaking point came in what Francis would later call an exorcism.

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The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.

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