exorcised

[ˈɛksɔːsaɪzd]

exorcised Definition

• 1. to expel an evil spirit from a person or place
• 2. to get rid of something troublesome or oppressive

Using exorcised: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exorcised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The priest exorcised the demon from the possessed girl.

• Example

  She felt like she needed to exorcise her negative thoughts.

• Example

  The town was exorcised of its demons after the new mayor took office.

exorcised Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for exorcised

• expel
• banish
• oust
• eject
• purge

Antonyms for exorcised

• possess
• haunt

Phrases with exorcised

• exorcise a ghost

  to remove a ghost or spirit from a place

  Example

  The family called a medium to exorcise the ghost from their house.

• exorcise one's demons

  to confront and overcome one's personal issues or problems

  Example

  After years of struggling with addiction, he finally decided to seek help and exorcise his demons.

• exorcise the past

  to let go of past traumas or regrets

  Example

  She went to therapy to exorcise the past and move on with her life.

Origins of exorcised

from Latin 'exorcizare', from Greek 'exorkizein', meaning 'to bind by oath'

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Summary: exorcised in Brief

To 'exorcise' [ˈɛksɔːsaɪzd] means to expel an evil spirit or to get rid of something troublesome. It can be used in religious contexts, as in 'The priest exorcised the demon from the possessed girl,' or in personal contexts, as in 'She felt like she needed to exorcise her negative thoughts.' 'Exorcise' can also be used figuratively, as in 'The town was exorcised of its demons after the new mayor took office.'