exorcism
word
/ˈɛksɝˌsɪzəm/
/ˈɛksəsˌɪzəm/
Definition
A religious or spiritual ritual meant to drive out evil spirits or demons from a person, place, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in religious contexts, especially in Christianity, but also found in other faiths. Collocates with 'perform an exorcism' or 'undergo an exorcism.' Sometimes used metaphorically to mean removing bad influences.
Spanish: exorcismoPortuguese (BR): exorcismoPortuguese (PT): exorcismoChinese (Simplified): 驱魔仪式Chinese (Traditional): 驅魔儀式Hindi: भूत-प्रेत भगाने की क्रियाArabic: طرد الأرواح الشريرةBengali: উদ্বাসন - অপদেবতা তাড়ানোর আচারRussian: изгнание дьявола - экзорцизмJapanese: エクソシズム - 悪魔払いVietnamese: trừ tàKorean: 퇴마 - 구마Turkish: exorcizm - şeytan çıkarmaUrdu: جن نکالنا - جھاڑ پھونکIndonesian: pengusiran setan
Example Sentences
The priest performed an exorcism in the church.
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He joked that cleaning his messy room was like an exorcism for his mind.
natural
She believes an exorcism can free her from bad spirits.
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The movie was about an exorcism in a haunted house.
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Some people request an exorcism when they feel something strange at home.
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After the exorcism, everyone said the house felt lighter.
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