exorcism
noun
the act or process of exorcising.
exorcisms
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pluralof exorcism.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This is largely because exorcism as a modern practice has been shaped by evangelical influences: The overwhelming majority of exorcisms today are done by Pentecostals.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
Oscar winner Russell Crowe is in the worst actor category for his portrayal of Father Gabriele Amorth, a priest who performed more than 100,000 exorcisms, in The Pope's Exorcist.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2024
"The great majority of exorcisms that happen on any given day across the globe are not Catholic. They are Pentecostal."
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2023
Examples are the exorcisms of water, salt, mice, locusts, houses, or storms.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Charles Jerome Callan
