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exorcise

verb

/ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

Meaning

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.

exorcise demons

banish, expel, cast out, cleanse, purify

invite, retain

exorcise demons, exorcise evil, exorcise spirit, exorcise fear

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

Decrease, shrink, diminish.

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

to hinder or impede the movement or progress of

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount