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Exorcised: meaning, definitions and examples

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exorcised

 

[ ˈɛk.sɔːr.saɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spiritual context

Exorcised refers to the act of driving out an evil spirit or demon from a person or place. This is often done through religious or spiritual rituals intended to purify the individual or environment.

Synonyms

cast out, drive out, expel, purge

Examples of usage

  • The priest exorcised the haunted house.
  • They believed the boy was possessed and needed to be exorcised.
  • She felt lighter after being exorcised of her fears.
  • Local legends spoke of a witch who exorcised curses.

Translations

Translations of the word "exorcised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exorcizado

🇮🇳 असुरक्षित

🇩🇪 exorziert

🇮🇩 diekorisi

🇺🇦 екзорсизмований

🇵🇱 egzorcyzmowany

🇯🇵 エクソサイズされた

🇫🇷 exorcisé

🇪🇸 exorcizado

🇹🇷 şeytan çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 추방된

🇸🇦 مُخرَج

🇨🇿 exorcizovaný

🇸🇰 exorcizovaný

🇨🇳 驱魔的

🇸🇮 ekzorcirani

🇮🇸 útgengt

🇰🇿 экзорцизм жасалған

🇬🇪 ექსორციზმული

🇦🇿 egzorsizm olunmuş

🇲🇽 exorcizado

Word origin

The word 'exorcised' comes from the Middle English term 'exorcisen', which in turn traces its roots back to the Latin word 'exorcizare', meaning 'to conjure out by magic'. This is derived from the Greek 'exorkizein' which means 'to bind by oath'. The practice of exorcism has ancient origins, appearing in various cultures and religions, often associated with spiritual healing and the protection of the faithful from evil influences. Over the centuries, exorcism has been a subject of fascination, representation in literature, and dramatization in film, cementing its status in folklore and contemporary culture. Today, exorcism is practiced in several religious traditions, particularly within Christianity, where it is seen as a sacramental rite to confront and expel demonic forces.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,666 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.