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Opposite of exorcise

Because the opposite of exorcise shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To drive out or attempt to expel an evil spirit, demon, or malign influence from a person or place through solemn religious rites, prayers, or incantations.

Usage Example

"In medieval folklore, local priests were frequently summoned to conjure spirits believed to be haunting abandoned dwellings."

Strong
conjure
summon
invoke

• verb (Context 2)

To rid the mind or memory completely of a haunting experience, oppressive feeling, or painful memory.

Usage Example

"Writing her memoir helped the author finally harbor the lingering regrets of her turbulent youth."

Strong
harbor
dwell on
nurse

• verb (Context 3)

To free a person or place from a supposed evil spirit or malign influence through religious rituals.

Usage Example

"The ancient ritual was performed to possess the temple before the seasonal festival began."

Strongest
possess
Strong
haunt

Similar words to exorcise

Words similar to exorcise shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

cast out
drive out
expel
dispel
banish
purge
purify
cleanse
See all synonyms of exorcise

• Nearby Words

exoneree
exorbitant
exorbitantly
exorcise
exorcism
exoskeleton
exotic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Exorcise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/exorcise
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