Exorcising: meaning, definitions and examples

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exorcising

 

[ หˆษ›ksษ”หrsaษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spiritual practice

Exorcising refers to the practice of driving out or warding off evil spirits from a person or place. This is often achieved through ritualistic prayers and the invocation of divine powers. The practice is deeply rooted in various religious traditions, particularly in Christianity, where the act is associated with priests performing an exorcism to liberate individuals possessed by demons. Exorcising can also encompass healing practices aimed at restoring psychological and spiritual balance.

Synonyms

banishing, casting out, expelling.

Examples of usage

  • The priest was called to perform an exorcising ritual in the old mansion.
  • She firmly believed that exorcising the negative energy from her home was essential.
  • The movie depicted a dramatic exorcising scene that left audiences on the edge of their seats.

Translations

Translations of the word "exorcising" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exorcizando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเค•เคพเคธเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Austreibung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengusiran setan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะพั€ั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ egzorcyzmowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ฏใ‚ฝใ‚ทใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exorcisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exorcismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeytan รงฤฑkarma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‘์†Œ์‹œ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑุฏ ุงู„ุฃุฑูˆุงุญ ุงู„ุดุฑูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ exorcismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ exorcizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฑ้ญ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eksorcizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะทะพั€ั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ egzorsizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exorcismo

Etymology

The term 'exorcise' originates from the Latin word 'exorcizare', which means to 'cast out by oath'. This word is a combination of the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'orcus', referring to the underworld or a demon. The practice of exorcising has been documented since ancient times, with references found in various cultures and religious texts, including the Bible. In Christianity, exorcism is often associated with the authority of Christ and the power of prayer to confront demonic forces. Over time, the word has evolved in usage, often appearing in literature and film to describe dramatic confrontations with malevolent spirits. Today, exorcising is still a significant practice in many religious communities, believed to restore peace and safety to those affected by spiritual disturbances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,133, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.