exorcism
noun
ex·or·cism
ˈek-ˌsȯr-ˌsi-zəm 
-sər-
-sər-
1
: the act or practice of exorcising
2
: a spell or formula used in exorcising
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After years of attempts to rid her body of this presumptive evil, authorization to perform an exorcism was granted.
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Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Actually Practical Magic Performing an exorcism on the oven, to get rid of stubborn grease stains.
—Anna Pook, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2024
Stuart for sure needs an exorcism — there is a demon afoot.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Cameron and Colin Cairnes’ found footage/documentary style chiller takes audiences on a ride as Jack Delroy, a 1970s talk show host desperate to scare up ratings by holding a live exorcism on his show.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Actually Practical Magic Performing an exorcism on the oven, to get rid of stubborn grease stains.
—Anna Pook, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2024
Stuart for sure needs an exorcism — there is a demon afoot.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Cameron and Colin Cairnes’ found footage/documentary style chiller takes audiences on a ride as Jack Delroy, a 1970s talk show host desperate to scare up ratings by holding a live exorcism on his show.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Exorcism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exorcism. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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