exorcise

Meanings

Verb

expel through adjuration or prayers
- "exorcise evil spirits"
To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.
To rid (a person, place or thing) of an evil spirit.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English exorcisen, exorzisen, from Medieval Latin exorcizō, from Ancient Greek ἐξορκίζω (exorkízō, “to banish an evil spirit; bind by oath”), from ἐξ (ex) + ὅρκος (hórkos). Compare Old French exorciser.

Synonyms

exorcize

Scrabble Score: 17

exorcise is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
exorcise is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exorcise is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

exorcise is a valid Words With Friends word