satanism
noun
sa·tan·ism
ˈsā-tə-ˌni-zəm 
variants
often Satanism
1
: innate wickedness
2
: obsession with or affinity for evil
specifically
: worship of Satan marked by the travesty of Christian rites
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Often 764 and those conducting this behavior have been associated with the imagery of white supremacy, neo-Nazism and satanism, according to reports from Wired and the Anti-Defamation League.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In 1865, the Vatican News said, university professor Vincenzo Pepe persuaded Longo to ditch satanism.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Some of the messages — which were exchanged through platforms including Skype, Zoom and Teleguard — included references to drug use, satanism and child torture.
—Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bloody Mary singer has never publicly expressed interest in satanism, and has been vocal about her belief in Christianity.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 6 May 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In 1865, the Vatican News said, university professor Vincenzo Pepe persuaded Longo to ditch satanism.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Some of the messages — which were exchanged through platforms including Skype, Zoom and Teleguard — included references to drug use, satanism and child torture.
—Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bloody Mary singer has never publicly expressed interest in satanism, and has been vocal about her belief in Christianity.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 6 May 2025
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“Satanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanism. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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