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Exorcist

One who expels evil spirits by conjuration or exorcism.

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Magician 76% connected

One skilled in magic; one who practices the black art; an enchanter; a necromancer; a sorcerer or sorceress; a conjurer.

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Necromancer 76% connected

One who practices necromancy; a sorcerer; a wizard.

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Order 76% connected

Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

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Sorcerer 76% connected

A conjurer; an enchanter; a magician.

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Thaumaturge 76% connected

A magician; a wonder worker.

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Thaumaturgist 76% connected

One who deals in wonders, or believes in them; a wonder worker.

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Wizard 76% connected

A wise man; a sage.

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Exorcise 74% connected

To cast out, as a devil, evil spirits, etc., by conjuration or summoning by a holy name, or by certain ceremonies; to expel (a demon) or to conjure (…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Exorcise 74% connected

To cast out, as a devil, evil spirits, etc., by conjuration or summoning by a holy name, or by certain ceremonies; to expel (a demon) or to conjure (…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Exorciser 92% connected

An exorcist.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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