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as in villains
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
even the utter horror of the terrorist attack did not deter some fiends from going on a looting spree
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2
as in addicts
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
the miserable, wasted lives of narcotic fiends
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as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
comic-book fiends seem to have their own little world
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as in demons
an evil spirit
the legend that a fiend continues to haunt what was once the castle's torture chamber
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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
our in-house computer fiend fixed the problem in no time
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Recent Examples of fiends
Bats have long been maligned, associated with the likes of Dracula and other spooky fiends of the night.
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Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Sure, Pokémon is cool and all, but real portable monster battle fiends know that Digimon is often the more interesting franchise.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Nutrition Prize – Nigeria, Togo, Italy, France (2023) Are lizards pizza fiends at heart?
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The real fiends were the ones who perverted science, who attacked this misunderstood giant out of fear, who branded him as something unholy and unworthy to exist, who gave him life but didn’t give him love.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
This is a jolt of exciting news for Boise-area caffeine fiends.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Perfect for horror fiends who want more plot with their gore.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Sure, Pokémon is cool and all, but real portable monster battle fiends know that Digimon is often the more interesting franchise.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Nutrition Prize – Nigeria, Togo, Italy, France (2023) Are lizards pizza fiends at heart?
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The real fiends were the ones who perverted science, who attacked this misunderstood giant out of fear, who branded him as something unholy and unworthy to exist, who gave him life but didn’t give him love.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
This is a jolt of exciting news for Boise-area caffeine fiends.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Perfect for horror fiends who want more plot with their gore.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiends
Noun
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Like the Red Ring goons at the bar, villains all over the city are more juiced up than ever, made stronger by enhancements provided by Shroud.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, there's plenty of new heroes and villains to root for and against.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jewelry advent calendars, on the other hand, will save all accessory addicts the hassle of having to scope out the perfect necklace, bracelet, or earrings set on their own.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Best Playful Design Pup lovers will swoon over this white ceramic dachshund menorah by Jonathan Adler, which is finished with a soft satin matte glaze.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Frosted Fraser Fir Artificial Lit Christmas Tree Flocked trees are a major trend and a must-have for some decor lovers, and this one is thoroughly frosted.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Rather than rob the story of its teeth, this enabled me to explore the pain, loneliness and personal demons of my characters with sympathy rather than stinging bite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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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,
5 Nov. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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But experts warn that older cars and electric vehicles may need some extra care before hitting the road.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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An extermination of the brutes in the Middle East, presided over by Obama’s successors, has been followed by a swift cancellation by Trumpian decree of the postracial age.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some are slow and heavy brutes that have tons of health while others are slightly but deal more damage.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
18 Aug. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fellow Mumsnet users quickly chimed in with their honest opinions.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Mavs are one of the worst teams in the NBA, with a roster that fans not only don’t know, but don’t care to know.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Now, Nintendo decided to shadow drop a massive announcement, leading the fans to flock to the internet over the news.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Fiends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiends. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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