1. a person who performs exorcism; one who drives out or attempts to expel an evil spirit or demon from a person or place
Usage: often used in religious or spiritual contexts

Examples

• The priest acted as an exorciser, performing a ritual to cleanse the haunted house.
• In many cultures, an exorciser is called upon when someone is believed to be possessed.
• The exorciser chanted prayers and used holy water during the ceremony.
• She consulted an exorciser after experiencing strange phenomena in her home.
• The exorciser's role combines spiritual authority with psychological sensitivity.