noun
Meaning 1
Worship of the devil; Satanism
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Standard Lemma guide
diabolism
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noun
Meaning 2
Character, action, utterances, creative works, behavior or principles appropriate to the devil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
Meaning 3
Possession by Satan or other demonic forces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
The property of having attributes that are demonic or Satanic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 5
a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: demonism, Satanism
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sorcery, black magic, black art, necromancy
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