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exorcism
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɨ.ʃuɾ.ˈsiʒ.mu/e·xor·cis·mo
Definition
1A religious or ceremonial rite performed to expel demons or evil spirits from a person, place, or object.
Usage examples
“The priest performed an exorcism to free the girl from the demon.”
“Exorcism is a common trope in horror films.”
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to perform an exorcismexorcism ritualCatholic exorcism