exorcise (something) out of (one)

exorcise (something) out of (one)

To force an evil spirit out of someone, as through spells or incantations. There are some who believe that it's possible to exorcise demons out of people.
See also: exorcise, of, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

exorcise something out of someone

 and exorcise something out
to remove or cast out evil from someone. We saw a movie about a priest who exorcised a demon out of a young girl.
See also: exorcise, of, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • exorcise
  • exorcise out of
  • exorcise out
  • evil be to him who evil thinks
  • guiding spirit
  • the evil one
  • see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
  • paint (one) black
  • paint black
  • enchant with