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exorcism

[ek-sawr-siz-uhm, -ser-] / ˈɛk sɔrˌsɪz əm, -sər- /
NOUN
expelling evil spirits
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But critics have lavished praise on the record, calling it a "jaw-dropping" and "brutal" act of "personal exorcism", while praising Allen's gift for melody, on songs that span flamenco, bossa nova, and "infectious pop".

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

It may be time for the Galaxy to consider a similar exorcism because it seems clear someone has put a spell on them too.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2025

When I learned how to check my own daily screen time, it made me want to sign up for an exorcism.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

Similarly, religious wounds, or "church hurt" are exposed in Lee Daniels’ exorcism film "The Deliverance," albeit having a slapdash script.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2024

Words that Toby had used countless times before but now were less rebellion and more an exorcism.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss