cacodaemonic

Examples

• All

• Superstitious villagers blamed the mysterious illness on cacodaemonic activity in the old woods.

• The novel's antagonist was described as having a cacodaemonic presence that chilled everyone.

• Many ancient legends speak of cacodaemonic forces influencing the fate of humankind.

• Don't let the cacodaemonic thoughts take over your mind!

• Many ancient legends speak of cacodaemonic forces that haunt the dreams of the innocent.

• Superstitious villagers believed that the cacodaemonic spirits in the forest were to blame for their misfortunes.

• The movie portrayed the villain as a cacodaemonic entity, evoking fear and revulsion among the characters.

Synonyms

D

demonic

vscacodaemonic

91 8.1

Extremely evil and cruel, as if caused by the devil

focuses on relation to evil spirits rather than only cruel behaviour

S

Satanic

vscacodaemonic

26 7.4

Connected with Satan or with evil beliefs and rituals

refers to evil spirits in general rather than a single named figure

C

cacodemonic

vscacodaemonic

• Archaic

9.9

Connected with evil spirits or demons that frighten people

has identical meaning but differs only in spelling form

D

demoniacal

vscacodaemonic

• Archaic

9.9

Very cruel or wild, as if controlled by an evil spirit

relates more generally to evil spirits without implying frenzy

D

demoniac

vscacodaemonic

• Archaic

9.9

Being related to an evil spirit or showing its control

is broader, covering any relation to evil spirits not only being affected

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology