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exorcism

[ ek-sawr-siz-uhm, -ser- ]

noun

  1. the act or process of exorcising.
  2. the ceremony or the formula used in exorcising:

    An elaborate exorcism was pronounced over the sick man.



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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±ð³æ·´Ç°ù·³¦¾±²õ·³¾²¹±ô [ek-sawr-, siz, -m, uh, l, ‑ser], ±ð³æ·´Ç°ù·³¦¾±Â·²õ´Ç·°ù²â [ek, -sawr-, sahy, -z, uh, -ree, ‑ser], ±ð³æo°ù·³¦¾±²õt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô ±ð³æo°ù·³¦¾±²õt¾±³¦ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of exorcism1

1350–1400; Middle English exorcisme (< Old French ) < Medieval Latin < Greek ±ð³æ´Ç°ù°ì¾±²õ³¾Ã³²õ administration of an oath. See exorcise, -ism
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The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.

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He wrote the play, he said, as “an act of exorcism.â€

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“We occasionally deal with people who come along and say ‘help me, I’m possessed’ so they’re looking for an exorcism,†he said.

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The men were opposed to Mr Uddin’s practice of Ruqyah, a form of exorcism which is regarded by some as “black magicâ€, said Jason Beer KC, counsel to the inquiry.

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Similarly, religious wounds, or "church hurt" are exposed in Lee Daniels’ exorcism film "The Deliverance," albeit having a slapdash script.

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