demon

Other spellings

• daemon (generally only in the senses of "inner spirit" and "divinity of Greek mythology")
• dæmon (old, no longer used)

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈdiː.mən/

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Noun

Singular demon

Plural demons

1. (countable)} A demon is an evil spirit.
2. (countable) A demon is a fallen angel or satanic being; a false god.

   He said a demon appeared magically and told him to do these evil things.

3. (countable) A demon is a person's inner spirit or genius, a daimon.
4. (countable) A demon is a flaw in a person's character.

   The demon of stupidity haunts me whenever I open my mouth.

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Related words

• demonic
• demonize
• demoness
• devil
• Satan