exorcism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \-ˌsi-zəm\
- /ˈek.sɔː.saɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \-ˌsi-zəm\

Definitions of exorcism word

noun exorcism The expulsion or attempted expulsion of an evil spirit from a person or place. 1
noun exorcism ritual to banish evil spirits 1
variable noun exorcism Exorcism is the removing of evil spirits from a person or place by the use of prayer. 0
noun exorcism the act of exorcising 0
noun exorcism a verbal formula or ritual used in exorcising 0
noun exorcism the ritual act of driving out supposed evil spirits from persons, places or things who are possessed by them. 0

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Parts of speech for Exorcism

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exclamation

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exorcism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for exorcism

noun exorcism

purification — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
ejection — The action of forcing or throwing something out; emission.
ritual — an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.

All 4 Synonyms of exorcism