Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exorcize
verb
/ˈɛksɔrˌsaɪz/
Definition
To drive out an evil spirit from a person or place.
Examples
- The priest was called to exorcize the haunted house.
- Many people believe that rituals can effectively exorcize negative energies.
- In the movie, the main character attempts to exorcize demons from his past.
Meaning
The act of expelling or removing an evil or malevolent spirit, often thought to be possessing someone or something.
Synonyms
- expel
- drive out
- purge
- cast out
