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archdemon

archdemon

9.9
A person people think is extremely cruel or evil
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrkˌdiːmən/
translation icon : archidemonio
  • Is the archdemon truly invincible?

Examples

  • In the novel, the main antagonist is portrayed as an archdemon who manipulates everyone.

  • In this game, the archdemon commands an army of evil spirits.

  • The dictator was seen as the archdemon behind years of suffering in the country.

  • Some called the corrupt official an archdemon for his ruthless actions.

  • In the story, the archdemon plotted to destroy the hero's village with his wicked schemes.

  • Many believe that the archdemon represents the darkest parts of human nature and temptation.

  • The villain in the movie was portrayed as an archdemon, embodying cruelty and malice.

Synonyms

tyrant
vsarchdemon
  • Offensive
83 5.8

A person in power who treats others cruelly and unfairly

is about being the supreme evil or cruelty rather than cruel use of power
ogre
vsarchdemon
  • Offensive
15 7.4

A very unpleasant or cruel person who frightens others

is used for the absolute most evil being, not just a scary person
Abaddon
vsarchdemon
  • Literature
11 9.9

A powerful evil being in stories, games, or religious texts

is the general term for the supreme evil being, not a named figure
she-devil
vsarchdemon
  • Offensive
4 8.8

A cruel woman who treats people very badly

is the overall term for the most evil being, not specifically female
archvillain
vsarchdemon
1 8.0

The main enemy in a story who is very powerful and evil

is the broader label for the single most evil being rather than a fictional foe
archfiend
vsarchdemon
  • Literature
1 9.2

A very powerful evil enemy in stories or legends

is the single most evil or cruel being generally
demoness
vsarchdemon
  • Offensive
1 8.6

A woman who is very cruel to other people

is gender neutral and names the single most evil being or person
badman
vsarchdemon
  • Literature
1 7.7

A man who does cruel or wrong things in stories

is the higher label for ultimate evil rather than a common villain
cacodemon
vsarchdemon
  • Archaic
9.9

An evil spirit that haunts people in stories

refers to the topmost evil being rather than a generic spirit
cambion
vsarchdemon
  • Offensive
9.9

An insulting name for a cruel or troublesome person

is stronger, naming the single most evil or cruel being

Surface Forms

archdemon singular
archdemons plural

Morphology

archdemon = demon (transparent) = arch + demon

Figurative sense 'most evil or cruel person' is a straightforward extension of 'chief demon' and is recoverable from the parts.

Etymology

Archdemon comes from the parts arch- meaning 'chief' and demon meaning 'evil spirit'. So when people call someone an archdemon, they mean the most evil or cruel one, as if that person were the main source of evil.