Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exorcism
noun
/ˈɛk.sɔːr.sɪ.zəm/
Definition
The ritual of casting out evil spirits from a person or place.
Examples
- The priest performed an exorcism to free the house from the haunting presence.
- Many cultures have unique rituals for exorcism.
- The exorcism lasted several hours, with chants and prayers directed at the spirit.
Meaning
Exorcism is often associated with religious practices involving the expulsion of demons or other malevolent entities.
Synonyms
- expulsion
- dispatching
- cleansing
