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Demons

Verb / ˈdi:mʌnz / Another word for demons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a supernatural being, typically associated with evil, portrayed in fiction and folklore as a forceful presence

Synonyms & similar words

daemon fiend ogre demon daimon devil monster devils fiends spirits specters ghosts monsters goblins imps ogres phantoms shadows wraiths hellions hellhounds incubi succubi diabolos Lucifer Satan

Synonyms by register

Formal

fiends devils malevolences

Informal

imps goblins beasties

Literary

daemons specters phantoms

Antonyms

angels saints gods spirits benevolences virtues

Common collocations

  • evil demons
  • casting out demons
  • possessed by demons
  • fighting demons
  • inner demons
  • demons of hell
  • summoning demons

Word family

noun demon
adjective demonic

Usage note

While 'demon' can refer to a supernatural evil being, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe a persistent problem or a person with intense negative qualities. The plural 'demons' is often used in this metaphorical sense, as in 'fighting his inner demons'.

Example sentences

  1. The demons in my dreams always chase me.
  2. He believed that the demons were responsible for his bad luck.
  3. The movie was about a group of people who fought against a horde of demons.
  4. I don't believe in demons, but some people do.
  5. The book was full of stories about demons and monsters.

Quotes

  • I realized that demons don't speak, they whisper.
  • The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist.
  • Demons run when a good man goes to war.

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