What is another word for Exorcising?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛksəsˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Exorcising is a term that refers to the act of driving out evil spirits or demons. In everyday language, it often means getting rid of negative thoughts, feelings, or memories. There are a few synonyms for "exorcising" that can be used in various contexts. One synonym is "banishing," which means expelling or removing something or someone from a particular place or situation. "Cleansing" is also a synonym, which means purifying or getting rid of something harmful or impure. Another synonym is "purging," which means removing or getting rid of something unwanted. Lastly, "dispelling" is a synonym for "exorcising" and means eliminating or driving away negative energies or entities.

What are the hypernyms for Exorcising?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Exorcising

After that, whenever Collingwood saw her struggling with one of her moods of gloom, he bent his energies to its conquest, none the less willingly that he had discovered a ready charm for its Exorcising in the caresses for which his own affection was glad to find an excuse.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee
All that day were Bakahenzie and Marufa and the wizards working hard at the various ceremonies of purification of those who had slain, the consecration of the Holy Hill, and the Exorcising of the evil spirits attached thereto by the residence of the Son-of-the-Earthquake.
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle
After this comical but rather scandalous exhibition, the doctor donned his vestments for the purpose of Exorcising his sister and of ascertaining whether she was truly possessed of an unclean spirit.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Word of the Day

Jaundice Obstructive Intrahepatic
Jaundice Obstructive Intrahepatic is a condition where there is a blockage in the bile ducts, leading to the buildup of bilirubin in the blood and yellowing of the skin and eyes. T...