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单词 exorcism
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exorcism

(eksɔːʳsɪzəm)
Word forms: plural exorcisms
variable noun
Exorcism is the removing of evil spirits from a person or place by the use of prayer.
The exorcism was broadcast on television.
Synonyms: driving out, cleansing, expulsion, purification More Synonyms of exorcism

exorcism in American English

(ˈɛksɔrˌsɪzəm; ˈɛksərˌsɪzəm)
noun
1. 
the act of exorcising
2. 
a verbal formula or ritual used in exorcising
Word origin
ME exorcisme < LL(Ec) exorcismus < Gr exorkismos

Examples of 'exorcism' in a sentence
exorcism

It was like the exorcism of a demon.
Christianity Today (2000)
They also offered her an exorcism and performed it.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He decides to perform a final exorcism on film to show that he has been faking it all along.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
She was sectioned three times, once after seeking an exorcism.
The Sun (2012)
I ask if he will perform an exorcism on my daughter.
The Sun (2014)
He said: 'The football club needs an exorcism.
The Sun (2013)
So I performed an exorcism.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It has now been bought, but the new owner has asked the team to perform an exorcism to get rid of any ghostly hangers-on!
The Sun (2008)
(noun) 
The priest performed a rite of exorcism.
Synonyms
driving out
cleansing
expulsion
purification
deliverance
casting out
adjuration

Nearby words of
exorcism

  • exoneration
  • exorbitance
  • exorbitant
  • exorcism
  • exorcize
  • exordium
  • exotic

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