variants:
or less commonly exorcize
exorcised also exorcized; exorcising also exorcizing
Definition of exorcise
1a : to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
b : to get rid of (something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive)
2 : to free of an evil spirit
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The first known use of exorcise was in 1539
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