What is another word for exorcized?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛksəsˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA)

Exorcized refers to the act of driving out evil spirits or demons. There are several synonyms for exorcized including, but not limited to: purged, cleansed, banished, expelled, dispelled, dislodged, evicted, removed, eliminated, and exiled. These words all suggest the removal of something harmful or unwanted. Though often associated with religious rituals, exorcism can be used in a broader context, such as in the sense of overcoming negative emotions or thoughts. Whether used literally or figuratively, these synonyms carry a sense of release and liberation, freeing oneself or a space from negative energy or influences.

What are the hypernyms for Exorcized?

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

Usage examples for Exorcized

The salt which is placed in the mouth of the infant by the priest during the ceremony has first been exorcized by special rites.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
A haunted house at Balechan, Perthshire, in which certain members of the Psychical Research Society had taken up summer quarters to 'investigate', was exorcized by the late Archbishop of Edinburgh, assisted by a priest from the Outer Isles.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
When his savage frenzy had ended he knew the extent of his own selfishness and was relieved to be exorcized of it.
"Corpus of a Siam Mosquito"
Steven Sills

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