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   demon

   /ˈdiːmən/

   noun

   • 1. an evil spirit or devil, especially one thought to possess a person or act as a tormentor in hell: "he was possessed by an evil demon" Similar devilfiendevil spiritfallen angelcacodemonincubussuccubushellhoundafreetrakshasaOpposite angel
   • ▪ a cruel, evil, or unmanageable person: "I was a little demon, I can tell you" Similar monsterogrefienddevilvillainbrutesavagebeastbarbariananimalOpposite saint
   • ▪ a powerful, often destructive compulsion or obsession: "he is plagued by demons which go back to his childhood" Similar inspiring forcegeniusnumendaemontutelary spiritfamiliar spiritattendant spiritgenius loci
   • ▪ something very insidious and harmful: "the demons of injustice, bigotry, and exploitation"
   • ▪ reckless mischief; devilry: "his eyes are bursting with pure demon"
   • 2. a forceful or skilful performer of a specified activity: "a friend of mine is a demon cook" Similar geniuswizardexpertmasteradeptvirtuosomaestropast mastermarvelprodigystarwunderkindinformal:hotshotwizwhizzwhizz-kidbuffninjaold handproacesomething elsesomething to shout aboutsomething to write home aboutdab handmavencrackerjackrare:proficientOpposite amateur
   • 3. another term for daemon

   Word Origin Middle English: from medieval Latin, from Latin daemon, from Greek daimōn ‘deity, genius’; in demon1 (sense 1) also from Latin daemonium ‘lesser or evil spirit’, from Greek daemonion, diminutive of daimōn.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEMON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEMON definition: 1. an evil spirit 2. a person who does a particular activity with great skill or energy: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   In ancient Near Eastern religions and in the Abrahamic religions, including early Judaism [2] and ancient-medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered a harmful spiritual entity that may cause demonic possession, calling for an exorcism.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › demonDemon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEMON is an evil spirit. How to use demon in a sentence. an evil spirit; a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin; an attendant power or spirit : genius…

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › DemonDEMON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Demon definition: an evil spirit; devil or fiend.. See examples of DEMON used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEMON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A demon is an evil spirit. ...a woman possessed by demons. Sources of worry or conflict which trouble a person or group of people are sometimes referred to as demons. ...the demons of hatred, violence and ethnic fanaticism.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › demonDemon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A demon is an evil, mythical monster or spirit. Stories about demons are featured in a variety of different religious traditions. You might come across a demon in a supernatural fairy tale, or even in the Christian Bible. Demons are often interchangeable with devils, and both words are sometimes used to talk about a cruel, fiendish person.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › demonDemon - definition of demon by The Free Dictionary

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   An evil supernatural being; a devil. 2. A persistently tormenting person, force, or passion: the demon of drug addiction. 3. One who is extremely zealous, skillful, or diligent: worked away like a demon; a real demon at math. 4. Variant of daimon.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdemon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   something that causes a person to worry and makes them unhappy. She's had to battle her personal demons throughout her adult life. He is plagued by demons which go back to his traumatic childhood. (informal) a person who does something very well or with a lot of energy. He skis like a demon.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › demonDemon Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Demon definition: An evil supernatural being; a devil.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEMON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    DEMON meaning: 1. an evil spirit 2. a person who does a particular activity with great skill or energy: 3. a…. Learn more.