Definitions

1. verb

to drive or remove something (such as a demon or an evil influence) from a person or place

“The priest was called to exorcize the evil spirit from the young girl.”

2. verb

to rid someone or something of an unwanted habit or influence

“She tried to exorcize her addiction to social media.”

3. verb

to eliminate or remove something unwanted or unnecessary

“The company will exorcize the redundant positions to reduce costs.”