demono-, demon-, -demonic, -demon, -demonical, -demoniac, daemono-, -daemonic, -daemonical, -daemon, -daemoniac, -daemonia, -daemoniacally, -daimon, -daimonic +
(Greek: devil, demon [evil spirit]; an intermediary spirit between gods and men which could be good or evil)
daemony
A daemonic nature, or like a daemon or possessed by a daemon; specifically, having extraordinary genius.
A means, or process, of expelling a demon: In the story that Cindy read, the good fairy used a special medicine, a demonagogue, to drive out and purify the little fairy town of the evil spirits that had invaded their little paradise.
demonarchy
The rule or dominion of a demon.
demoniac (adjective), more demoniac, most demoniac
1. Regarding a person or an animal believed to be possessed by an evil spirit: In the ghost story Wendy was reading, the main character was influenced by a demoniac being.
2. Feverish, frenzied, frantic: Just before Ruth was to get married, she was very busy in a demoniac way with tons of errands to do and decisions to make.
2. Feverish, frenzied, frantic: Just before Ruth was to get married, she was very busy in a demoniac way with tons of errands to do and decisions to make.
demoniacal (di MAHNIK uhl) (adjective), more demoniacal, most demoniacal
Characteristic of an evil spirit or conveying a bad nature: When Brian's daughter accidentally knocked her glass of milk over on the table during breakfast, her father's demoniacal reaction of yelling at her about messing up things made her cry and run into her mother's arms.
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demonian
1. Referring to a source, or agent, of evil, harm, distress, or ruin.
2. Characterized as an attendant power or spirit.
3. Relating to a supernatural being of Greek mythology or an intermediate between gods and men.
4. A reference to someone that has exceptional enthusiasm, drive, or effectiveness; such as, a demon for work.
2. Characterized as an attendant power or spirit.
3. Relating to a supernatural being of Greek mythology or an intermediate between gods and men.
4. A reference to someone that has exceptional enthusiasm, drive, or effectiveness; such as, a demon for work.
demonianism
The state of being possessed by a demon or by demons.
demonic
1. Relating to, or resembling, a demon; especially, in wickedness.
2. A reference to being intense, frantic, or wild; as if, driven or possessed by a demon.
2. A reference to being intense, frantic, or wild; as if, driven or possessed by a demon.
demoniculture
Demon-worship or demonolatry.
demonize
1. To cause someone, or something, to appear evil or threatening in the eyes of others.
2. To turn into a demon or to make demonlike.
3. To subject to the influence of demons.
2. To turn into a demon or to make demonlike.
3. To subject to the influence of demons.
1. The rule of demons that cause trouble and bad experiences for its citizens: In Bob's fantasy book, the island was ruled by supernatural demons and this demonocracy was also known to be true in Hell.
2. The current form of government in the United States, as defined by the complete absence of debate of actual issues in favor of demonizing ones opponents: Former President Donald Trump was considered by some people to be leading a demonocracy with his behavior and public statements.
2. The current form of government in the United States, as defined by the complete absence of debate of actual issues in favor of demonizing ones opponents: Former President Donald Trump was considered by some people to be leading a demonocracy with his behavior and public statements.
Someone who worships demons.
The worship of demons; demon worship.
demonologic
1. A reference to a belief in, or worship, of demons.
2. A list, or catalog, of one's enemies.
2. A list, or catalog, of one's enemies.
demonological
1. Descriptive of the study of demons or superstitions about demons.
2. Characterized by the doctrine of demons.
2. Characterized by the doctrine of demons.
