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exorcise in German

exorcise in German is austreiben, exorzieren — exorcise means to drive out an evil spirit from a person or place, usually through ritual or prayer.

exorcise in German

austreiben
verb
(transitive) To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.
exorzieren
verb
(transitive) To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.

What does "exorcise" mean?

  1. verb To drive out an evil spirit from a person or place, usually through ritual or prayer.
    "The priest was called to exorcise the old house."
  2. verb To get rid of something troubling, like a painful memory, once and for all.
    "Writing the memoir helped her exorcise the ghosts of her childhood."
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exorcise in a sentence

  • The priest was called to exorcise the old house.
  • Writing the memoir helped her exorcise the ghosts of her childhood.

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What is "exorcise" in German?

"exorcise" in German is austreiben, exorzieren. exorcise means: To drive out an evil spirit from a person or place, usually through ritual or prayer.

How do you use "exorcise" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest was called to exorcise the old house." In German, "exorcise" is austreiben, exorzieren.

Are there other ways to say "exorcise" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "exorcise": austreiben, exorzieren.

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