Exorcize (Verb)
Meaning
Expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The pastor claimed to exorcize the demons that possessed the mentally ill woman through fervent prayer and ritual.
- In the horror movie, the character played by the famous actor tried to exorcise the evil spirits from the haunted mansion.
- A local shaman attempted to exorcize the malevolent entity troubling the household by burning traditional herbs.
- In the old myths, wizards often sought to exorcise the spirits of the dead from the mortal realm.
- Some Christian denominations still practice rituals to exorcise the devil from those who they believe are possessed.