Associations to the word «Demon»

Pictures for the word «Demon»

Wiktionary

DEMON, noun. An evil spirit.
DEMON, noun. A fallen angel or Satanic divinity; a false god.
DEMON, noun. One’s inner spirit or genius, a daimon.
DEMON, noun. (Greek mythology) (Roman mythology) A genius, a lar, the protective spirit or godling of a place, household, or individual.
DEMON, noun. A foible; a flaw in a person’s character.
DEMON, noun. Someone of remarkable or diabolical energy or ability.
DEMON, noun. (figurative) Anything with malevolent effects.

Dictionary definition

DEMON, noun. An evil supernatural being.
DEMON, noun. A cruel wicked and inhuman person.
DEMON, noun. Someone extremely diligent or skillful; "he worked like a demon to finish the job on time"; "she's a demon at math".

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