Exorcist

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɔrsɪst/

Definitions of exorcist

noun A person who expels evil spirits or performs exorcisms

Example Sentences

A1 The exorcist performed a ritual to banish the evil spirit.

A2 In the movie, the exorcist was called to help a family plagued by a demonic presence.

B1 The exorcist used holy water and prayers to cleanse the haunted house.

B2 After years of training, she became a skilled exorcist able to confront even the most powerful demons.

C1 The exorcist's reputation for successfully expelling malevolent entities spread far and wide.

C2 The exorcist's expertise in dealing with supernatural phenomena was unmatched in the field.

Examples of exorcist in a Sentence

formal The exorcist was called in to perform a ritual to rid the house of evil spirits.

informal I heard the exorcist is coming to cleanse the haunted house next week.

slang The exorcist is gonna banish those ghosts for good.

figurative She was like an exorcist, able to remove negative energy from any situation.

Grammatical Forms of exorcist

• past tense: exorcised
• plural: exorcists
• comparative: more exorcist
• superlative: most exorcist
• present tense: exorcises
• future tense: will exorcise
• perfect tense: has exorcised
• continuous tense: is exorcising
• singular: exorcist
• positive degree: exorcist
• infinitive: to exorcise
• gerund: exorcising
• participle: exorcising

Origin and Evolution of exorcist

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'exorcist' originates from the Greek word 'exorkistes' meaning 'one who administers an oath'. It was later used in the context of expelling evil spirits.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exorcist' has come to be associated specifically with the act of expelling demons or evil spirits from a person or place, often performed by a religious figure such as a priest or shaman.