exorcism
Translation
exorcism
Examples
The priest performed an exorcism on the possessed girl.
The priest performed an exorcism on the possessed girl.
The movie was about a famous exorcism case.
The film was about a famous exorcism case.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) an act to force an evil spirit to leave a person or place The priest performed an exorcism of the evil spirit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expulsion, purification
Etymology
From Greek 'ex-' (out) + 'horkos' (oath). It literally means 'to bind by oath' to drive something out.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'ex-' as in 'exit' (to go out). An exorcism drives a spirit 'out' of a person.