Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for exorcism. Search instead for exorzismus.
Definitions

exorcism

[ek-sawr-siz-uhm, -ser-] / ˈɛk sɔrˌsɪz əm, -sər- /
NOUN
expelling evil spirits
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She notes that very few people in the audience “realize we are witnessing the exorcism of a powerful, witchy woman who is processing unfathomable loss and shock.”

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

In the “Exorcist” maze, for instance, that means witnessing a full exorcism, complete with special effects that will have walls give way to demonic specters.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

When I learned how to check my own daily screen time, it made me want to sign up for an exorcism.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

"A bit like ghostbusting, that sort of thing, and a bit of an exorcist as well. Although, we don’t very often do the exorcism, certainly not of people."

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

“Do you want me to end up like that boy? Because that’s what will happen. This exorcism will kill me. Not Yakov’s dybbuk. This.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




Vocabulary lists containing exorcism