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单词 exorcisement
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
ex•or•cise or ex•or•cize/ˈɛksɔrˌsaɪz, -sɚ-/USA pronunciation   v. [+ object], -cised, -cis•ing or -cized, -ciz•ing. 
  1. to expel (an evil spirit) by religious or solemn ceremonies.
  2. to dispel or get rid of (unpleasant memories).
ex•or•cism /ˈɛksɔrˌsɪzəm, -sɚ-/USA pronunciation  n. [uncountable* countable]
ex•or•cist, n. [countable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ex•or•cise  (eksôr sīz′, -sər-),USA pronunciation v.t., -cised, -cis•ing. 
  1. to seek to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration or religious or solemn ceremonies:to exorcise a demon.
  2. to free (a person, place, etc.) of evil spirits or malignant influences.
Also, exor•cize′. 
  • Greek exorkízein, equivalent. to ex- ex-3 + (h)orkízein to cause (someone) to swear an oath
  • Late Latin exorcizāre
  • Middle English 1350–1400
exor•cise′ment, n. 
exor•cis′er, n. 

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