Exorcise (Verb)
Meaning
Expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The priest attempted to exorcise the malevolent entity that had been terrorizing the family for weeks.
- The ancient rituals were designed to exorcise evil spirits from the possessed individuals.
- In a desperate bid to cleanse her soul, she sought the help of a spiritual leader to exorcise her inner demons.
- The local shaman was called upon to exorcise the dark forces that had been plaguing the village.
- The exorcist prepared himself to exorcise the evil entity that had taken hold of the young girl.