archfiend

noun

(ˌ)ärch-ˈfēnd How to pronounce archfiend (audio)
Definition of archfiendnext
as in Satan
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell he sold his soul to the archfiend

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  1. Satan
  2. devil
  3. Lucifer
Noun
  • The Comedy Central series' new episode, which aired Wednesday, continued its season-long thread of mocking Trump and depicting him in a romantic relationship with Satan.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The show continues to run with its gag of depicting Trump with comically small genitals and as Satan’s lover.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Definition of Satan
Noun
  • Common examples include dumb cane, calla lily, pothos or devil’s ivy, peace lily, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear, ZZ plant, philodendron, Swiss cheese plant and flamingo plant.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • On the finish, notes of warming oak with tannins to spare, devil’s food cake, root beer, demerara syrup, black cherry, vanilla, espresso grounds and clove.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of devil
Noun
  • It’s been three years since Spoon’s last album, Lucifer on the Sofa.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Griffin’s other credits include The Bad Guy, Jersey Boys, Lucifer and S.W.A.T., to name just a few.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Definition of Lucifer
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