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

As a man who’s wrestled with his own demons, pianist Brad Mehldau believes that an artist’s work should be evaluated on its own terms, separate from its creator. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

But honestly, what got me the most excited was less about the supernatural concept of demons coming to this world. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

As Capers endured a whirlwind of intense scrutiny during that time, he was forced to confront painful memories and long-dormant demons. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

The iconic flashing logo behind and above the band was larger, Simmons’ side of the stage was modeled after his demon persona and Frehley’s was themed around his associations with outer space. — Wes Orshoski, SPIN, 20 Aug. 2026