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exorcise

Or ·ǰ·

[ek-sawr-sahyz, -ser-]

verb (used with object)

exorcised, exorcising 
  1. to seek to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration or religious or solemn ceremonies.

    to exorcise a demon.

  2. to free (a person, place, etc.) of evil spirits or malignant influences.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • exorcisement noun
  • exorciser noun
  • unexorcised adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of exorcise1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin ǰ, from Greek ǰí𾱲, equivalent to ex- “out of, from” ( ex- 3 + ()ǰí𾱲 “to cause (someone) to swear an oath”
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“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.

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"We start in that world where we're shackled, and then we exorcise it," Taylor explains.

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They exorcised their rivalry demons by defeating the Trojans in the Big Ten tournament for their first conference tournament championship since 2006.

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The tears flowed and the joy was unconfined as Newcastle United finally exorcised the ghosts of 56 years of failure on a Wembley stage that has haunted them most.

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They exorcised those ghosts, pummelling away with gainline dominance and ambition out the back and out wide.

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