exorcise

or ex·or·cize

[ ek-sawr-sahyz, -ser- ]

/ ˈɛk sɔrˌsaɪz, -sər- /

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verb (used with object), ex·or·cised, ex·or·cis·ing.

to seek to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration or religious or solemn ceremonies: to exorcise a demon.

to free (a person, place, etc.) of evil spirits or malignant influences.

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Origin of exorcise

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin exorcizāre, from Greek exorkízein, equivalent to ex- “out of, from” (see ex-³ + (h)orkízein “to cause (someone) to swear an oath”

OTHER WORDS FROM exorcise

ex·or·cise·ment, nounex·or·cis·er, nounun·ex·or·cised, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH exorcise

exercise, exorcise

How to use exorcise in a sentence

The Ravens exorcised one demon in beating the Titans, who also beat them this regular season in overtime.
What to know from NFL playoffs first round: Lamar Jackson wins and Tom Brady finds a way|Adam Kilgore|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
Facing the Tennessee Titans, the Ravens had a chance to right their season and exorcise some demons.
What to know from NFL Week 11: Carson Wentz looks lost, and Taysom Hill is just getting started|Adam Kilgore|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
Though it was exorcised and is now caged, it apparently still moves about and growls at visitors.
Beware: Connecticut’s Museum of the Occult May Kill You|Nina Strochlic|July 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
CEOs may not get too exorcised about a falling stock price or declining market share.
‘Abercrombie’ Lawsuit: Why CEOs Love Their Jets|Daniel Gross|October 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

But it seemed to have exorcised many of the demons haunting the lithe and fair actress.
Anne Heche’s Crazy New Movie, ‘That’s What She Said’|Lorenza Muñoz|October 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Hilton, who at one time exorcised her childhood demons by turning to comedy, said she is unable to laugh anymore.
Zsa Zsa's Sordid Final Days|Lorenza Muñoz|May 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And with that, the president exorcised the political spirit of Ronald Reagan from Capitol Hill.
Obama's Day of Reckoning|Sean Wilentz|February 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Not, however, until these fears are exorcised can there be the liberty of the gospel or the full triumph of love.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII|John Lord
Possibly their fears would have been realized, had not a pious priest exorcised the evil spirits.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
Does Legion still lurk in him, though repressed; or has he exorcised that Devil's Brood?
Sartor Resartus|Thomas Carlyle
However brief the time and slight the connection, his spirit cannot be exorcised so long as the tower stands.
Our Old Home, Vol. 2|Nathaniel Hawthorne
One glance at the open face convinced him that his plan had proved successful; the drink fiend had been exorcised.
Grey Town|Gerald Baldwin