Associations to the word «Exorcise»
Wiktionary
EXORCISE, verb. (transitive) To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer
EXORCISE, verb. (transitive) To rid a person, place or thing of an evil spirit
Dictionary definition
EXORCISE, verb. Expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits".
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