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Satan

Verb / ˈseɪtʌn / Another word for satan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Satan is a figure in various religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, who is often seen as the embodiment of evil.

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Common collocations

  • prince of darkness
  • son of satan
  • work of satan
  • temptation of satan
  • spirit of satan
  • power of satan
  • evil satanic influence

Word family

noun Satan
adjective satanic

Usage note

Satan is a proper noun referring to the chief demon in Christian and Islamic theology. It is often used metaphorically to refer to a personification of evil or a very wicked person.

Example sentences

  1. Some people believe that Satan is a real being.
  2. Many stories and movies feature a character who is like Satan.
  3. In the Bible, Satan is often described as tempting people to do bad things.
  4. The idea of Satan has been around for thousands of years.
  5. Some people believe that Satan is responsible for all the bad things that happen in the world.

Quotes

  • Beware the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight. If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will, as it did Obi-Wan's apprentice.
  • The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
  • In the Christian religion, the devil is believed to be a fallen angel who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven.

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