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[ ek-sawr-siz-uhm, -ser- ] / ˈɛk sɔrˌsɪz əm, -sər- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR exorcism ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe act or process of exorcising. the ceremony or the formula used in exorcising: An elaborate exorcism was pronounced over the sick man. Origin of exorcism1350–1400; Middle English exorcisme (<Old French ) <Medieval Latin <Greek exorkismós administration of an oath. See exorcise, -ism OTHER WORDS FROM exorcismex·or·cis·mal [ek-sawr-siz-muhl, ‐ser], /ˌɛk sɔrˈsɪz məl, ‐sər/, ex·or·ci·so·ry [ek-sawr-sahy-zuh-ree, ‐ser], /ˈɛk sɔrˈsaɪ zə ri, ‐sər/, ex·or·cis·ti·cal, ex·or·cis·tic, adjectiveWords nearby exorcismexor., exorable, exorbitance, exorbitant, exorcise, exorcism, exorcist, exorcize, exordium, exoserosis, exoskeleton Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for exorcismThe music sometimes sounding like the exorcism of a multitude of demons, each one of whom was mightily resisting his expulsion. The Stacks: John Coltrane’s Mighty Musical Quest|Nat Hentoff|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST The cost of a one-hour exorcism session: a $295 “suggested donation.” My $295 Skype Exorcism|Scott Bixby|February 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST The rite of exorcism is not quite as sensational as movies and legend might have one believe. Vatican and Pope Francis Seek New Demon Exorcists|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST “Exorcists need to be certified to eliminate the practice of exorcism by untrained novices,” Taraborelli says. Vatican and Pope Francis Seek New Demon Exorcists|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For her other performance, she also belted “Wrecking Ball” with all the gusto of a young Linda Blair having an exorcism. Miley Cyrus Twerks Out a Stellar ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Stint|Kevin Fallon|October 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST Little is new in the possession and exorcism: for the most part they are a repetition of those of Aix and Loudun. The Superstitions of Witchcraft|Howard Williams They saw figures, heard crashes, and the divine did a little Anglican exorcism. Cock Lane and Common-Sense|Andrew Lang In The Roman Ritual, there is an exorcism for evil spirits and a ceremony for the succour of the sick (cura infirmorum). Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, First Series|Lady Gregory Whether or no it was the result of the exorcism, there is no doubt that he definitely went away. Tremendous Trifles|G. K. Chesterton The vicar shall come here at once, and I'll get him to hold a service of exorcism. Austin and His Friends|Frederic H. Balfour
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