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Definition of Demon
1. Noun. An evil supernatural being.
Generic synonyms: Evil Spirit
Specialized synonyms: Incubus, Succuba, Succubus, Dibbuk, Dybbuk
Derivative terms: Demonize, Devilize
2. Noun. A cruel wicked and inhuman person.
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"
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)