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exorcise Synonyms

Another word for exorcise

Choosing another word for exorcise depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 cast out spirits believed to be haunting abandoned dwellings."

Strongest
cast out
drive out
Strong
expel
banish

• 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 dispel the lingering regrets of her turbulent youth."

Strong
dispel
banish
purge
eradicate
expunge

• 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 purge the temple before the seasonal festival began."

Strong
purge
purify
cleanse
deliver

Opposites of exorcise

The opposite of exorcise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

possess
harbor
summon
conjure
dwell on
haunt
invoke
nurse
See all opposites of exorcise

• Nearby Words

exonerative
exorbitant
exorbitantly
exorcise
exorcism
exoskeleton
exotic

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