EXORCISMS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

exorcisms

noun

plural of exorcism

as in witchcrafts

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Noun

But there might be ancient magics trapped underground as well, sparking competing interests with Cod’s potential discoveries in this standalone adventure.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026

Definition of magics

Noun

Halloween Horror Nights fans will encounter demonic forces when Book of the Dead incantations are read aloud inside the newest Evil Dead haunted house coming to Universal Studios Hollywood.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
Circe is able, by means of drugs and incantations, to change humans into wolves, lions, and other animals.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026

Definition of incantations

Noun

In the end, Sophia kills Elgin and steals most of the talismans that protect the Fromville citizens from the night walkers.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.

— Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026

Definition of talismans

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Richard Brody laments its lack of gods, writing that this modern interpretation neglects a key part of the story and undermines its enchantments.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
These days, many people who love the North Rim speak of it as a lost world, a kingdom whose enchantments have gone up in smoke and whose luster will never be the same.

— New York Times, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of enchantments

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