exorcize

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ex⋅or⋅cise

[ek-sawr-sahyz, -ser-]

–verb (used with object), -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, ex⋅or⋅cize.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME < LL exorcizāre < Gk exorkízein, equiv. to ex- ex- ³ + (h)orkízein to cause (someone) to swear an oath

Related forms:

ex⋅or⋅cise⋅ment, noun

ex⋅or⋅cis⋅er, noun

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exorcize
verb
expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits" [syn: exorcise]

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