English / word

exorcise

verb C2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to drive out or attempt to expel an evil spirit through religious or solemn ceremonies

In context

The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.

Synonyms

banish,expel,cast out

Antonyms

invite,retain,harbor

Collocations

exorcise demons,exorcise spirits,exorcise ghosts

Past: exorcised · Past participle: exorcised · -ing: exorcising