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exorcise

[ek-sawr-sahyz, -ser-] / ˈɛk sɔrˌsaɪz, -sər- /
VERB
free from evil spirits
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I needed to exorcise this thing so it could join the world!

From Los Angeles Times

But if there were any chance of changing my mind and taking the plunge, watching “Welcome to Derry” has permanently exorcised any phantom longings.

From Salon

"She exorcises herself through the use of song, which was really brilliant to do."

From BBC

Ghosts must always be confronted before they can be exorcised.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And Just Like That” hasn’t entirely exorcised that image, although Anthony has been updated to add something more to the mix than the bracing splash of tartness flavoring Charlotte’s simple syrup personality.

From Salon