Exorcizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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exorcizing

 

[ หˆษ›k.sษ”หr.saษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spiritual practice

Exorcizing is the act of driving out or eliminating evil spirits or demons from a person or place. This practice is often associated with various religious traditions and is performed by an exorcist. The process may involve rituals, prayers, and the use of sacred objects. It is commonly depicted in literature and film, where the confrontation with malevolent forces is a central theme.

Synonyms

banishing, driving out, exorcism, expelling

Examples of usage

  • The priest spent hours exorcizing the haunted house.
  • After exorcizing the troubled youth, the community felt a sense of peace.
  • In the movie, the main character was tasked with exorcizing a powerful demon.
  • They called for help in exorcizing the spirit that plagued their family.
  • Researching ancient rituals of exorcizing can reveal much about cultural beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "exorcizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exorcizando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เฅเคธเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคธเคฟเคœเคผเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช austreiben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengusiran setan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบะทะพั€ั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ egzorcyzmowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ฏใ‚ฝใ‚ตใ‚คใ‚บ

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 ekscorcizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtlegรฐ

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 'exorcizing' is derived from the Latin word 'exorcismus,' which means 'to conjure out.' It is formed from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'orcus,' referring to the underworld or the realm of the dead. The practice of exorcism has deep roots in ancient religions, where rituals were performed to appease or remove spirits that were believed to cause illness or misfortune. Throughout history, exorcisms have been documented in various cultures, including ancient Rome, Greece, and within the Judeo-Christian tradition. In these contexts, exorcism was often a ceremonial procedure conducted by a religious authority. The fascination with exorcism has persisted in contemporary society, often highlighted in popular culture, such as movies and books, reflecting society's enduring interest in the supernatural and the struggle between good and evil.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,594, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.