Synonyms for
Demons
Definition
a supernatural being, typically associated with evil, portrayed in fiction and folklore as a forceful presence
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Common collocations
- evil demons
- casting out demons
- possessed by demons
- fighting demons
- inner demons
- demons of hell
- summoning demons
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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'.
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Example sentences
- The demons in my dreams always chase me.
- He believed that the demons were responsible for his bad luck.
- The movie was about a group of people who fought against a horde of demons.
- I don't believe in demons, but some people do.
- 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.