demoness
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- noun
- /ˈdɛmənɛs/
- Offensive
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diablesa
- In the story, the villainous character is portrayed as a demoness who delights in causing suffering.
Examples
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The wicked queen was often referred to as a demoness for her cruel actions against her people.
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You evil demoness!
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See what you've done, demoness."
Fiction book (1995) -
During the debate, she was labeled a demoness when her harsh opinions shocked everyone in the room.
Synonyms
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5.1
A cruel person who causes great harm to others
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A woman people see as mean and quick to anger
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A cruel greedy woman who treats others badly
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A woman who is often angry and mean to other people
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A cruel person who hurts others or treats them very badly
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A cruel woman who treats people very badly
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A rude name for a person who is cruel or very ugly
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A woman who plays the bad person in a story
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A woman seen as shameless or immoral, often used as an insult
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A woman who is fierce, frightening, and tries to control others
A person people think is extremely cruel or evil
An insulting name for a cruel or troublesome person
A word for a devil or a playful, naughty person
Antonyms
How Cruel
- Offensive
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- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Demoness is made of demon ('spirit' or evil being) plus -ess ('female'). So calling a woman a demoness compares her to an evil spirit and means she is seen as very cruel.