as in witchcraft
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exorcism
Our first day on the trail (and our second and third) was an exorcism of sorts, a feverish purge.
—
Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
The film contains one of the great gross-out scenes of all time, in which Adjani has a bloody, violent miscarriage in a Berlin subway station and slams her body around as if in the throes of an exorcism.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
After years of attempts to rid her body of this presumptive evil, authorization to perform an exorcism was granted.
—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
See all Example Sentences for exorcism 
Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
The film contains one of the great gross-out scenes of all time, in which Adjani has a bloody, violent miscarriage in a Berlin subway station and slams her body around as if in the throes of an exorcism.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
After years of attempts to rid her body of this presumptive evil, authorization to perform an exorcism was granted.
—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
See all Example Sentences for exorcism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorcism
Noun
-
Global Vision has held conferences and events that have included inviting people to burn items the church relates to witchcraft and the occult, which have gained reaction.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
-
The power of belief can shape our experiences, and in modern-day witchcraft, the energy and intention behind a curse can manifest misfortune if someone allows that negative energy to take root in their mind or life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
For the next hour and half, alongside the Indian classical musician Rahul Sharma, Hussain put on a display of bona fide musical sorcery.Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
-
So, this reminds us of one thing that could be the cause of the attack: sorcery.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
After her death, Morgan even resorted to necromancy, reviving the People’s Princess (now embodied by Elizabeth Debicki) as an apparition who soothes a disconsolate Charles (Dominic West) and makes peace with a grieving but resentful Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton).Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2023
-
Part of my aversion arises from my own hidebound premodern Calvinist outlook, in which death is no laughing matter and necromancy is forbidden by God (see Deuteronomy 18:9-13).Barton Swaim, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2023
Noun
-
Advertisement Judging from the torrent of polling divinations, spirited debate and reportage dedicated to the potential ballot choices of our sons, brothers, husbands and uncles, women’s voting trends must be stagnant or just simpler, right?Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
-
So yellow is yellow was was air and Lilia divination trial, and orange was Alice in the fire trial.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Snape is the cruel but complex potions master at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, played by Alan Rickman in all seven Harry Potter films.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
-
Jerome has two legs, so some technical wizardry is required.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
-
For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
What started as a simple parade down Main Street U.S.A. has evolved into a global celebration of Disney magic.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
-
That didn’t stop him from falling in love with the craft after his first glimpse of live magic on a cruise at age 13.Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Articles Related to exorcism
Thesaurus Entries Near exorcism
Cite this Entry
“Exorcism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorcism. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share