exorcism
nounmasculine/ɨ.ʃuɾ.ˈsiʒ.mu/low
e·xor·cis·mo
Definition
A religious or ceremonial rite performed to expel demons or evil spirits from a person, place, or object.
The priest performed an exorcism to free the girl from the demon.
Exorcism is a common trope in horror films.
Common collocations
to perform an exorcismexorcism ritualCatholic exorcism
Etymology
Do latim eclesiástico 'exorcismus', por sua vez do grego 'exorkismós' (ação de conjurar).