exorcise
UK/'eksɒ:saiz/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To drive out an evil spirit from a person or place using prayers or rituals; to free from a harmful influence
驱邪，驱鬼；消除（不良影响）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishexout of, former
+
orciseother
=exorcise
Common Collocations
- 1.exorcise demons驱邪
- 2.exorcise evil spirits赶鬼
- 3.exorcise from从...消除
Example Sentences
- 1.
The priest was called to exorcise the evil spirit from the troubled house.
- 2.
Writing in a journal helped her exorcise her painful memories.