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- only in rare cases is the ancient rite of exorcism performed to cast out a troublesome demon
Synonyms for demon
Words Related to demon
- apparition,
- banshee,
- bogey
- (also bogie or bogy),
- bugbear,
- familiar,
- familiar spirit,
- genius,
- phantasm
- (also fantasm),
- phantom,
- poltergeist,
- shade,
- shadow,
- specter
- (or spectre),
- spirit,
- spook,
- vision,
- wraith
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The Words of the Week - 7/31/20
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“Demon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demon. Accessed 28 Oct. 2020.
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