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or daemon
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as in devil
an evil spirit
only in rare cases is the ancient rite of exorcism performed to cast out a troublesome demon
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Recent Examples of demon
Each of the three games in this collection feature bloody action that'll keep you entertained with demon and monster slaying for hours.
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PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Reeves gives life to John Constantine, a chain-smoking cynic with the ability to perceive the true visage of half-angels and half-demons.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
This decision was partly motivated by the fact that the filmmakers didn't want to risk alienating churchgoers with controversial depictions of demons and Hell.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
There’d be a lot of busyness from going through the family tree of demons and Lorraine’s connections.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Reeves gives life to John Constantine, a chain-smoking cynic with the ability to perceive the true visage of half-angels and half-demons.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
This decision was partly motivated by the fact that the filmmakers didn't want to risk alienating churchgoers with controversial depictions of demons and Hell.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
There’d be a lot of busyness from going through the family tree of demons and Lorraine’s connections.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demon
Noun
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The anime series follows a young man who can demolish fellow devils via a pullstring in his chest that transforms parts of his body into chainsaws.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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For Kahlo Dior, dressed as a devil, that sense of belonging was especially important.—
Sonia Mankame,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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From the moment the Creature is brought to life, his existence is defined by torment and pain.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Chavez faced his own share of torment.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s believed that the 13th-century castle is haunted by a magical imp who frequently visits the Markomanka and Hlíza, or black, towers.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tim Burton's film explores the border between life and the afterlife with some of the best in the biz, from Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin’s wholesome (and dead) homeowners to Winona Ryder's angsty teen to her ridiculous mother (Catherine O'Hara) to the imp with a limp (Michael Keaton).—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the Netflix adaptation, Pippa helps describe the fight against the Twits’ reign of mischief and terror, serving as a moral compass amid the chaos.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mathis has been a terror for opposing quarterbacks alongside teammate and fellow true freshman Sidney Stewart.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Families are turning dinner into an activity by using pizza dough or premade crusts to mold fun, spooky shapes, like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats, before topping them with sauce, cheese, and all their favorite fixings.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Chicago Tribune reported that the empty lot where Gacy's house once stood became a tourist attraction for true crime fans and ghost hunters in the 1980s.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dive into the world of vampires and werewolves by visiting the Forks Chamber of Commerce.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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But this Halloween, chasing away the ghouls haunting Tesla looks like a miracle too far.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The cult classic was based on a nightmare director Don Coscarelli had, and it's best viewed that way.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Hurricanes’ defensive front, buoyed by edge rushers like Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor, is a nightmare matchup for any passing offense.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Demon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demon. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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