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Demogorgon

Demogorgon

1 9.9
A dangerous creature from the Upside Down that hunts and attacks people
  • proper noun
  • /ˌdɛməˈɡɔrɡən/
  • Neologism
translation icon : Demogorgon
  • Many fans were shocked by the brutal nature of the Demogorgon when it first appeared on screen.

Examples

  • The Demogorgon is the main antagonist in the first season of Stranger Things, terrorizing the town of Hawkins.

  • In the first season, the children face the terrifying Demogorgon stalking Hawkins at night.

  • Fans dress up as the grotesque Demogorgon for comic conventions and Halloween parties each year.

  • The show's special effects made the Demogorgon look both alien and disturbingly animalistic to viewers.

  • The Demogorgon is one of the most terrifying creatures in 'Stranger Things'.

  • Did you see the Demogorgon in the last episode?

  • In the Netflix series, the Demogorgon emerges from the Upside Down to hunt down the show's characters.

Synonyms

monster
vsDemogorgon
∞ 2.2

A large frightening imaginary creature often made of human and animal parts

is a specific predatory humanoid from a separate dimension rather than a general creature
goblin
vsDemogorgon
  • Literature
105 8.3

A small, ugly creature that causes trouble for people

is a large predatory humanoid that hunts and attacks people instead of causing mischief
chud
vsDemogorgon
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A monster that lives underground and eats people

comes from a parallel dimension rather than living underground
grue
vsDemogorgon
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A monster in stories and games that lives in darkness and eats people

comes from another dimension rather than dwelling in darkness

Surface Forms

Demogorgon main

Etymology

Demogorgon in the TV show borrows that old scary name to label a frightening creature from another world. Thinking of the name as a mix of demon ('evil spirit') and Gorgon ('terrible monster') helps explain why the creature feels so dark and dangerous.