1. An activity of sorcery or black magic: Diablerie can be seen in “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare when the three witches are busy stirring in their caldron during a night with thunder and lightning.
2. The resemblance or likeness of demons or devils, as in fiction or in paintings: When the art students went to see the displays of paintings in the exhibition, they viewed many works of art illustrating diableries showing ghouls, goblins and ogres!
3. The devilish conduct or activity of someone: In some dramas, there is usually one character whose main intent is to harm others in a fiendish way, but this diablerie usually ends with the culprit losing out and being defeated. © ALL rights are reserved.

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