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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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   What does demon mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! 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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   Are demons evil?

   • According to the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, demons, despite being typically associated with evil, are often shown to be under divine control, and not acting of their own devices. In Mandaeism, the World of Darkness ( alma d-hšuka ), also referred to as Sheol, is the underworld located below Tibil (Earth).

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   How do you know if a person is a demon?

   • 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. If you're extremely good at something, you also might be described as a demon: "She's a demon at bowling."

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   What is a demon in a story?

   • 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.

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   A demon is an evil spirit, a person who does something with great skill or energy, or a negative feeling that causes worry or bad behaviour. Learn more about the word demon, its synonyms, related words, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   A demon is a malevolent supernatural entity. Historically, belief in demons, or stories about demons, occurs in folklore, mythology, religion, and literature; these beliefs are reflected in media including comics, fiction, film, television, and video games.

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word demon, which can mean an evil spirit, a source of harm, or a supernatural being. See examples of demon in sentences and related phrases and articles.

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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.

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   A demon is an evil spirit, a source of trouble, or a very skilled person. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of demon in different contexts.

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   noun. an evil spirit; devil or fiend. an evil passion or influence. a person considered extremely wicked, evil, or cruel. a person with great energy, drive, etc.: He's a demon for work. a person, especially a child, who is very mischievous: His younger son is a real little demon. daemon. Australian Slang. a policeman, especially a detective.

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    Demonology is the study of demons within religious belief and myth. Depending on context, it can refer to studies within theology, religious doctrine, or occultism. In many faiths, it concerns the study of a hierarchy of demons. Demons may be nonhuman separable souls, or discarnate spirits which have never inhabited a body.