Exorcized: meaning, definitions and examples
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exorcized
[ ˈɛksɔrˌzaɪzd ]
spiritual removal
Exorcized refers to the act of driving out evil spirits or demons from a person or place. It is a practice commonly associated with various religious traditions, including Christianity, where an exorcist performs rituals to rid an individual from negative spiritual influences. The term can also imply the removal of something undesirable from a situation or environment. Exorcizing is often depicted in movies and literature, leading to a cultural perception of haunting or possession requiring intervention.
Synonyms
cast out, drive away, expel, remove, rid.
Examples of usage
- The priest exorcized the haunted house.
- After several sessions, they finally exorcized the negative energy from their lives.
- The movie depicted a dramatic exorcism where the demon was exorcized.
- She felt lighter after she exorcized her fears.
- The community gathered to exorcize the old myths surrounding the forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "exorcized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exorcizado
🇮🇳 एक्जोर्सिज़्ड
🇩🇪 exorzisiert
🇮🇩 diusir
🇺🇦 ексорсизмований
🇵🇱 egzorcyzmowany
🇯🇵 エクソサイズされた
🇫🇷 exorcisé
🇪🇸 exorcizado
🇹🇷 şeytan çıkarılmış
🇰🇷 추방된
🇸🇦 مُخْرَجٌ
🇨🇿 exorcizovaný
🇸🇰 exorcizovaný
🇨🇳 驱魔的
🇸🇮 eksorciziran
🇮🇸 útlegður
🇰🇿 экзорцизм жасалған
🇬🇪 ექსორციზებული
🇦🇿 ekzorciz edilmiş
🇲🇽 exorcizado
Etymology
The word 'exorcize' originates from the late Middle English term 'exorcisen', borrowed from the Old French 'exorciser', which in turn comes from the Latin 'exorcizare', meaning 'to cast out by enchantment'. This Latin word is derived from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'cāsum', the past participle of 'cadere' meaning 'to fall'. The practice of exorcism dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was believed that illness and misfortune were often the result of demonic possession. Throughout history, various cultures have developed their own methods of exorcism, including rituals, prayers, and incantations. In the context of Christianity, exorcism was formalized and recognized as a sacramental act in the Catholic Church during the early Middle Ages, particularly after the Council of Trent in the 16th century. Today, the concept of exorcism continues to attract interest, especially in popular culture, where stories involving haunted places and spiritual battles are widespread.