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Definition exorcism in British English

exorcism noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈeksɔː(r)ˌsɪz(ə)m/
1

a process or action that is used for getting rid of an evil spirit, for example a ceremony or prayer

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2

something you do that helps you to stop thinking about a bad experience or memory

Example

Music remains a kind of exorcism for him.

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Definition exorcism in British English