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also demoniacal
as in demonic
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit
the murderer seemed possessed by a demoniac wish to destroy life
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demonic
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As her estranged father feeds the fetus victims to ensure its birth, the couple is forced to confront a terrifying legacy of betrayal, twisted faith, and demonic lineage.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Another prequel movie, The Nun II, once again stars Bonnie Aarons as the demonic habit-wearing spirit and Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Demoniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demoniac. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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