exorcize
exorcise, / ˈeksɔ:saɪz; `ɛksɔrˌsaɪz/ v [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (from sb/sth) (esp religion 尤用於宗教) drive out or expel (an evil spirit) by prayers or magic 用祈祷或魔法驱逐或祛除(恶魔)
A priest exorcized the ghost from the house. 教士将鬼从房屋中驱走.
(fig 比喻) We gradually exorcized her feelings of panic and terror. 我们帮助她渐渐消除惊恐的感觉.