Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exorcise
verb
/ˈɛksɔːrsaɪz/
Definition
To remove an evil spirit from a person or place.
Examples
- The priest was called to exorcise the haunted house.
- They attempted to exorcise their fears through therapy.
- The novel’s plot centers around a character who must exorcise a dark presence from their life.
Meaning
Exorcise refers to the act of driving out or eliminating an evil spirit or influence, often through specific rituals or prayers.
Synonyms
- expel
- drive out
- rid
