Definition of Demon

1. Noun. An evil supernatural being.

Exact synonyms: Daemon, Daimon, Devil, Fiend
Generic synonyms: Evil Spirit
Specialized synonyms: Incubus, Succuba, Succubus, Dibbuk, Dybbuk
Derivative terms: Demonize, Devilize

2. Noun. A cruel wicked and inhuman person.
Exact synonyms: Devil, Fiend, Monster, Ogre
Generic synonyms: Disagreeable Person, Unpleasant Person
Specialized synonyms: Demoniac
Derivative terms: Demonic, Demonize, Devilize, Diabolic, Diabolic, Monstrous

3. Noun. Someone extremely diligent or skillful. "She's a demon at math"
Generic synonyms: Actor, Doer, Worker

Definition of Demon

1. n. A spirit, or immaterial being, holding a middle place between men and deities in pagan mythology.

Definition of Demon

1. Noun. An evil spirit. ¹

2. Noun. A fallen angel or Satanic divinity; a false god. ¹

3. Noun. One’s inner spirit or genius, a daimon. ¹

4. Noun. (Greek mythology) A spirit or lesser divinity between men and gods. ¹

5. Noun. A foible; a flaw in a person’s character. ¹

6. Noun. Someone of remarkable or diabolical energy or ability. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Demon

1. an evil spirit [n -S]

Medical Definition of Demon

1. 1. A spirit, or immaterial being, holding a middle place between men and deities in pagan mythology. "The demon kind is of an inmediate nature between the divine and the human." (Sydenham) 2. One's genius; a tutelary spirit or internal voice; as, the demon of Socrates. [Often written daemon. 3. An evil spirit; a devil. "That same demon that hath gulled thee thus." (Shak) Origin: F. Demon, L. Daemon a spirit, an evil spirit, fr. Gr. A divinity; of uncertain origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demon

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