The Open Dictionary

exorcism

名詞

UK/ˈek.sɔː.sɪ.zᵊm/
US/ˈek.sɔːr.sɪ.zᵊm/

定義 exorcism 名詞

  1. CountableUncountable

    The process of expelling an evil spirit from a person or place through prayers or rituals.

    • Many cultures have rituals related to exorcism.

    • The priest performed an exorcism, trying to expel the evil spirit from the possessed girl.

    • Movies about exorcism often draw attention to supernatural forces.

  2. CountableUncountable

    The act of eliminating the negative effects of a disturbing or traumatic event.

    • Art can be viewed as a form of exorcism to release inner trauma.

    • Journaling is a great way to perform an exorcism of negative thoughts in your mind.

    • The concert was an emotional exorcism for him, a way to release negative energy.