demonism
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- noun
- /ˈdiːməˌnɪzəm/
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demonismo
- The documentary discussed the historical aspects of demonism and its influence on culture.
Examples
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Do you... Have any experience with, like... Demonism?
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Yeah, I'm down for a little demonism, you know, like saying you're possessed enough.
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But in Leonardo's creative act, the demonism was consumed and transformed into another kind of being, free from this world.
Academic text (1991) -
I do think there's more of a connotation with alien life, demonism, and the motherbirth type scheme in this Lady Gaga video.
Blog text (30) -
I remember liking Feuchtwanger, except for Goya, which just happened to be Illimar's favorite, but I think he liked it because of demonism, which this book did not deal with at all.
Fiction book (1993) -
No, for in these creations the evil in Leonardo's nature has already been consumed and his demonism transformed into another kind of being by passing through the creative ecstasy of the genius.
Academic text (1991) -
The cult practiced demonism, believing it connected them to the powers of darkness.
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Many horror stories explore themes of demonism and the battle against evil spirits.
Synonyms
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Belief in and worship of Satan or devils, often with ceremonies and special practices
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Belief in or worship of devils, especially Satan
The worship of devils or Satan
The worship of demons or evil spirits, often in secret ceremonies
To pray to devils or evil spirits, often using special rituals
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Demonism comes from an old Greek word daimon that meant 'spirit' and later came to mean 'evil spirit' or demon. So, demonism is the belief in or worship of these 'evil spirits', often linked to Satan.