exorcise

Meaning

1. (transitive) To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.
2. (transitive) To rid (a person, place or thing) of an evil spirit.

Synonyms

exorcize

purify

cleanse

get rid of

evict

kick out

shoo away

expel

obviate

purge

refine

remove

sanctify

cast a spell enchant

make pure

escape evil

adjure

drive out a devil

bewitch

blessing

charm

conjure

disperse

drive away

Translations

exorciser

esorcizzare

exorcizar

εξορκίζω

exorcizar

uitbannen

exorzieren

exorcitzar

ξορκίζω

cinlerden kurtarmak

bezweren

reinigen

exorser

exorkizo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɛk.sɔː.saɪz/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: exorcisen

Cognate with Old French: exorciser

In summary

From Middle English exorcisen, exorzisen, from Medieval Latin exorcizō, from Ancient Greek ἐξορκίζω (exorkízō, “to banish an evil spirit; bind by oath”), from ἐξ (ex) + ὅρκος (hórkos). Compare Old French exorciser.