Synonyms of demon

demon

noun

ˈdē-mən 

variants or daemon

1

as in ghost

an evil spirit

only in rare cases is the ancient rite of exorcism performed to cast out a troublesome demon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ghost
• ghoul
• devil
• vampire
• nightmare
• imp
• wraith
• fairy
• genie
• elf
• monster
• goblin
• spirit
• fiend
• cacodemon
• ghoulie
• shaitan
• banshee
• succubus
• hag
• incubus
• dwarf
• lamia
• phantom
• apparition
• troll
• faerie
• specter
• poltergeist
• puck
• gremlin
• jinni
• pixie
• vision
• spook
• phantasm
• familiar
• gnome
• leprechaun
• shadow
• sprite
• bugbear
• brownie
• ogre
• fay
• hobgoblin
• familiar spirit
• bogey
• genius
• kobold
• afreet
• shade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• angel

2

as in torment

a source of persistent emotional distress

a man who was finally able to conquer his demons and kick his drug habit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• torment
• terror
• affliction
• ogre
• hang-up
• bête noire
• hobgoblin
• bugbear
• bugaboo
• bogey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demon

When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders. — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Kirby Smart is hoping to exorcise some of the Crimson Tide demons that have followed him during his time as the Bulldogs head coach. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

What started as a kitschy vessel for zhuzhing up morning matchas and sleepytime mocktails has expanded into the (albeit photogenic) demon of drinkware. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Dracula has been defeated for good, but his castle has plunked itself down in Paris and all sorts of demons — not to mention Joan of Arc — are on the loose. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026