exorcise

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈek-ˌsȯr-ˌsīz, -sər-\
- /ˈek.sɔː.saɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈek-ˌsȯr-ˌsīz, -sər-\

Definitions of exorcise word

noun exorcise Drive out or attempt to drive out (an evil spirit ) from a person or place. 1
verb transitive exorcise to drive (an evil spirit or spirits) out or away by ritual prayers, incantations, etc. 0
verb transitive exorcise to adjure (such a spirit or spirits) 0
verb transitive exorcise to free from such a spirit or spirits 0

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Parts of speech for Exorcise

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preposition

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exclamation

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exorcise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for exorcise

verb exorcise

dismiss — to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early.
purge — to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify.
purify — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
cast out — To cast out something or someone means to get rid of them because you do not like or need them, or do not want to take responsibility for them.

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Antonyms for exorcise

verb exorcise

hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
maintain — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.

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