Exorcise: meaning, definitions and examples
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exorcise
[ ˈɛksɔːsaɪz ]
spiritual practice
To expel an evil spirit or demon from a person or place through religious rituals or prayers.
Synonyms
banish, cast out, drive away.
Examples of usage
- During the exorcism, the priest recited ancient prayers to exorcise the demon from the possessed individual.
- The exorcist used holy water and incantations to exorcise the evil spirit from the haunted house.
Translations
Translations of the word "exorcise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exorcizar
🇮🇳 भूत भगाना
🇩🇪 austreiben
🇮🇩 mengusir roh jahat
🇺🇦 виганяти духів
🇵🇱 egzorcyzmować
🇯🇵 エクソシズムを行う
🇫🇷 exorciser
🇪🇸 exorcizar
🇹🇷 cin çıkarmak
🇰🇷 퇴마하다
🇸🇦 طرد الأرواح الشريرة
🇨🇿 vymítat
🇸🇰 vyháňať duchov
🇨🇳 驱魔
🇸🇮 izganjati duhove
🇮🇸 drífa út illa anda
🇰🇿 жын шығару
🇬🇪 ეშმაკის განდევნა
🇦🇿 cin çıxarmaq
🇲🇽 exorcizar
Etymology
The word 'exorcise' originated from the Latin word 'exorcizare', which means 'to expel an evil spirit'. The practice of exorcism dates back to ancient times when people believed in the influence of malevolent spirits. Exorcism rituals were commonly performed by priests or spiritual leaders to rid individuals or places of demonic possession. The concept of exorcism has been depicted in various cultures and religions, often associated with the battle between good and evil forces.