exorcism

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛk.sɔrˌsɪ.zəm/ or /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/

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Noun

Singular exorcism

Plural exorcisms

a depiction of an exorcism

1. (uncountable) Exorcism is a ritual where evil spirits are commanded to leave a person or place that has been possessed.

Related words

• exorcise
• exorcist