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noun
The spirit each person is believed to have in attendance, according to certain religious or mythological traditions, which tries to negatively influence him, and is opposed by his good genius; loosely, someone who is a bad influence.
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noun
An intellectually brilliant person who excells at using his or her mental abilities for negative or harmful ends; especially a criminal mastermind.
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