exorcize

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English

Alternative forms

Verb

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  1. (transitive) To drive out supposed evil spirits from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer
  2. (transitive) To rid a person, place or thing of an evil spirit

Usage notes

Unlike most verbs using the -ise/-ize suffix, exorcise is more commonly spelled with -s- even in American English.

Translations

exorcise — see exorcise

Portuguese

Verb

exorcize

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