variants
or daemons
1
as in devils
an evil spirit
only in rare cases is the ancient rite of exorcism performed to cast out a troublesome demon
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2
as in terrors
a source of persistent emotional distress
a man who was finally able to conquer his demons and kick his drug habit
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Recent Examples of demons
Parker’s series starts out with too much bellowing and yelling along with hazing and bullying but loosens up and broadens out to peer into the lives of other recruits who are wrestling with demons and sometimes each other.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
His sudden loss is a terrible surprise, but his life was a monument to a drive stronger than the demons that beset genius.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
One of their biggest challenges is a rival boy band that are actually demons in disguise.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The group faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing HUNTR/X's fanbase and feasting on their souls.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
The women battle a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, who are secretly demons.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
John Tufts Trick-or-treaters in Indiana will be hunting for candy this Halloween, and, according to Google, many of them will be dressed to hunt demons, too.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
The same can be said about two qualities of the demons that overtake the island and possess the characters' bodies in the film.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
His sudden loss is a terrible surprise, but his life was a monument to a drive stronger than the demons that beset genius.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
One of their biggest challenges is a rival boy band that are actually demons in disguise.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The group faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing HUNTR/X's fanbase and feasting on their souls.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
The women battle a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, who are secretly demons.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
John Tufts Trick-or-treaters in Indiana will be hunting for candy this Halloween, and, according to Google, many of them will be dressed to hunt demons, too.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
The same can be said about two qualities of the demons that overtake the island and possess the characters' bodies in the film.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demons
Noun
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Whether or not Alice lived happily ever after, Gertrude seems to have done so, at least once her devils were banished by inscrutability.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Weapons seems to break such cycles, leaving no more devils hiding in basements or upstairs bedrooms playing with dolls or ribbons of hair.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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The series is set in the seemingly idyllic town of Blooming Hills, where unknown forces unleash chilling terrors on local teens.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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But worst of all is the knowledge that all of these terrors were trademarks of the asylums that stowed away those with mental health conditions well into the 20th century.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yes, Sparks believes in ghosts.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Despite a few ghosts, Billy's has remained a popular spot, with pizzas and burgers being the go-to items on the menu.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Anne Rice lore, Akasha is known as the progenitor of all vampires.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Probably Solomon Kane was the biggest [influence] besides Conan, this kind of mashup of puritan warrior priest and vampires and monsters and the undead and all these things.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Walking tour explores the controversies, feuds and spirits that still haunt the grounds of this river city.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Nolet family has been perfecting the art of spirits since 1691, when the first copper still fired up in Schiedam, Holland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Saleh definitely enjoys the weekly meetings and sausage-making process, despite admittedly having nightmares every Monday night about the next opponent.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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When border crossings were higher, there could be logistical nightmares for his company, Martinez said.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jack-o-lanterns, ghouls and goblins are around every corner, but the scariest creatures of all might be thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Forget goblins and ghouls—being secretly watched and filmed by a stranger is one of my worst fears, especially as a solo female traveler.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Demons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demons. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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