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also demonical
as in sinister
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit
the villain in the movie cackled with demonic laughter
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Recent Examples of demonic
In the official previews, id Software has made sure to highlight that this installment is more ‘boots on the ground’ and about turning the Doom Slayer into a tank who can hold his ground against the demonic hordes.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Directed by Jeremiah Kipp, the film is billed as a new chapter in the story that will expand on the game’s world and mythology, delving deeper into the lore of the demonic entities plaguing River Fields.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
The film follows Mikey, whose night terrors become reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
In The Bondsman, Bacon playing a bounty hunter who comes back from the dead, only to find that his role now comes with a demonic twist.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Directed by Jeremiah Kipp, the film is billed as a new chapter in the story that will expand on the game’s world and mythology, delving deeper into the lore of the demonic entities plaguing River Fields.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
The film follows Mikey, whose night terrors become reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
In The Bondsman, Bacon playing a bounty hunter who comes back from the dead, only to find that his role now comes with a demonic twist.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonic
Adjective
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While investigating the case of a teenage girl left for dead in the woods, Luminița (34), a small-town police officer, risks being swallowed into a dark, sinister world, where the unlawful meets the occult.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The real-life School of Rock founder’s former students tell a more sinister story By Ezra Marcus Hats Off! Daniel Berulis, a cyber-security expert and employee of the National Labor Relations Board.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Things get eerie when Ortega’s shown lighting a home on fire and tying the XO frontman up while performing some sort of satanic ritual on him.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Shiawassee County resident used the numbers 6-6-6 — often seen as satanic because of connotations in the Bible — and won $2.39 million from the Michigan Lottery’s Jackpot Slots Millionaire’s Fast Cash game, according to a statement by the company.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Will the company itself go rogue and opt to use AGI for evil deeds?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In an incisive observation of the way that an adult’s words can sometimes settle on a child with unusual weight, I-Jing absorbs this folk superstition without question, and begins to shoplift gaudy trinkets from surrounding market stalls, only ever using her evil left hand.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The Devilman himself, a cool teen named Akira Fudo, wants to use his diabolical powers to keep his family, friends, and humanity at large safe.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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As the boys play upstairs, Emily lays the groundwork for a diabolical cat-and-mouse game, drawing Stephanie into a web of drama that runs deep.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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The ransomware attacks in question started with malicious Google Ads deployed by the threat actors.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Tyler Chase Butler, 27, was arrested at the scene and was charged on May 6 with second-degree murder, malicious wounding and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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During the Harry Potter segment, projections magically turn the ceiling into a night sky before the villainous Dementors fly past the moon and onto the surrounding buildings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Based on the 2010 Marvel Comics series Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of our Feathers, the game will see Captain America teaming up with Black Panther to stop the rise of the villainous group Hydra.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Demonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonic. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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