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Excocism

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Excocism refers to the act of driving out evil spirits or demons from a possessed person or place. This ritual is commonly performed by religious or spiritual practitioners and involves various prayers, incantations, and sacred symbols.

Sense 1: Noun - Religious Practice

In religious contexts, excocism is a sacred ritual performed to expel evil spirits from a person. This practice is often done in accordance with specific beliefs and traditions.

Example sentence: The priest performed an intense excocism to free the woman from the malevolent spirits that had possessed her.

Sense 2: Verb - Cleansing

Excocism can also be used as a verb to describe the act of removing negativity or evil influences from a place or situation.

Example sentence: The sage smudges the house, excocising any negative energy that may have accumulated over time.

Sense 3: Noun - Local Usage

In some local areas, excocism is used in a less formal context to refer to the process of banishing unwanted or annoying individuals from a specific group or community.

Example sentence: The neighborhood association conducted an excocism of troublemakers to maintain peace and harmony in the community.

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