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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

exorcism

/ˈɛksɔːrˌsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does exorcism mean?

noun

The act of casting out a demon or evil spirit from a person or place, or a ritual or ceremony performed for this purpose. A ritual or ceremony performed to rid a person or place of evil spirits or supernatural entities.

Example

"The priest performed an exorcism to rid the house of the malevolent spirit."

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