exorcist

[ek-sawr-sist, -ser-] / ˈɛk sɔr sɪst, -sər- /

NOUN

magician

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charmer genius virtuoso witch wizard

STRONG

conjurer diabolist diviner enchanter enchantress exorciser genie illusionist marvel medium necromancer prophet satanist seer shaman siren soothsayer sorcerer spellbinder thaumaturge trickster voodoo warlock

WEAK

feats or tricks archimage fortune-teller medicine person miracle worker theurgist witch doctor

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While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

He also happens to be a deliverance minister – more commonly known as an exorcist.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

“The Exorcism” starts from an instantly compelling premise: On the set of a horror movie about an exorcist, demons lurk.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

I had expected us to root out the exorcist within the shuls and tenements of Maxwell Street, but Frankie surprised me by hailing a carriage that took us to Chicago’s outskirts.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

exorcist

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