Exorcize

Alternative forms

• exorcise

Full definition of exorcize

Verb

1. (transitive) To drive out supposed evil spirits from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer
2. (transitive) To rid a person, place or thing of an evil spirit

Derived terms

• exorcism
• exorcist

Usage notes

Unlike most verbs using the -ise/-ize suffix, exorcise is more commonly spelled with -s- even in American English.