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Definition of demon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
supernatural beingevil spirit or devil
- The ancient texts spoke of a demon terrorizing the village..
2.
evilvery wicked or malevolent person
- He was a demon in the eyes of his enemies.
3.
- She is a demon at solving complex puzzles..
4.
mythologytutelary deity or spirit in mythology
- The ancient Greeks believed in a guiding demon.
5.
gamesRare type of patience or solitaire card gameRare
- We played a round of demon after dinner.
6.
psychologyRare person's fears or anxietiesRare
- She battled her demons every night.
Expressions with demon
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person who drives very fast and recklessly
Tom is a speed demon on the highway.
very skillfully or effectively
She played the piano like a demon during the concert.
person who drives very fast and recklessly
He is a demon on wheels, always speeding through traffic.
character in stories who fights demons
In the novel, the demon slayer embarks on a quest to save the world.
controlled by an evil spirit
The villagers believed she was possessed by a demon.
plagued by persistent troubles or problems
Her mind was demon-ridden with doubts and fears..
someone who works extremely hard
She is a demon for work, always staying late to finish projects.
alcoholic beverages considered harmful
He lost his job because of the demon drink.
Origin of demon
Greek, daimon (spirit) + -on (suffix)
Terms with demon included in their meaning
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supernatural
state of being controlled by a spirit or demon
mythology
demon from the underworld
folklore
male demon believed to engage with sleeping women
supernatural being
evil spirit or demon
mythology
small demon or evil spirit
mythology
evil spirit or demon in stories or legends
magic
cause a spirit or demon to appear by magic
mythic villain
male demon said to rule the final Yuga in Hindu belief
mythology
powerful evil demon or giant monster
demon
chief demon or devil
mythology
evil spirit or demon in classical mythology
fiction
torturous demon creature from Hellraiser
demon
evil spirit that possesses a living person in Jewish folklore
mythology
demon of lawlessness in Greek mythology
mythical demon
female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
demonology
evil female demon
folklore
female demon seducing men in dreams
religion
the Buddhist demon or archangel of evil
supernatural being
evil spirit or demon
demonic nature
pertaining to or resembling a demon
possession
possessed or controlled by a demon
violent inspiration
inspired as if by a demon, especially in being frantic or violent
possessed manner
in a manner suggesting possession by a demon
demon behavior
in a way that resembles a demon or shows evil
Examples of demon in a sentence
She felt like she was battling a demon inside her. The villain was a demon in the story. She called him a demon for his cruel actions. He's a demon on the basketball court. That chef is a demon in the kitchen. Each household had its own protective demon.
The demon was believed to bring good fortune. She taught me how to play demon last weekend. Demon is his favorite card game to unwind. His demons haunted him during the day. Facing her demons was a daily struggle.
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- French:démon, monstre, ...
- German:Dämon, Teufel, ...
- Italian:demone, demonio, ...
- Spanish:demonio, genio, ...
- Portuguese:diabo, demónio, ...
- Chinese:恶魔, 魔鬼, ...
- Japanese:悪魔, 邪悪な人, ...
- Arabic:شَيْطان, خَبيث, ...
- Hebrew:שֵׁד, תּוֹתָח, ...
- Russian:демон, злодей, ...
- Ukrainian:демон, зловмисник, ...
- Hindi:राक्षस, माहिर, ...
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