Demon
noun
An evil spirit or devil, often from religious stories.
In the movie, a priest tries to drive out the evil demon from the girl's body.
Often appears as...
- evil demon
- possessed by a demon
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Disapproving
noun
A person who is extremely skilled or successful in a particular field.
He's a demon on the basketball court, no one can beat him.
Often appears as...
- demon at something
- demon in something
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Approving
Colloquial
noun
A forceful or selfish desire.
He is battling his inner demons of drug addiction.
Often appears as...
- inner demons
- battle with demons
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Disapproving
noun
A problem or difficult thing.
The math homework was a real demon.
Often appears as...
- such a demon
- real demon
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Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
In computing, a part of a computer program that works without direct control of the user.
He programmed a demon to monitor the network traffic.
Often appears as...
- run a demon
- program a demon
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Technical
noun
An evil spirit or devil, often from religious stories.
In the movie, a priest tries to drive out the evil demon from the girl's body.
Often appears as...
- evil demon
- possessed by a demon
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who is extremely skilled or successful in a particular field.
He's a demon on the basketball court, no one can beat him.
Often appears as...
- demon at something
- demon in something
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
noun
A forceful or selfish desire.
He is battling his inner demons of drug addiction.
Often appears as...
- inner demons
- battle with demons
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A problem or difficult thing.
The math homework was a real demon.
Often appears as...
- such a demon
- real demon
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
In computing, a part of a computer program that works without direct control of the user.
He programmed a demon to monitor the network traffic.
Often appears as...
- run a demon
- program a demon
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
The word 'demon' often appears in religious or mythological texts, portraying an evil entity.
She prayed nightly to be protected from demons.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Demon' can be used metaphorically to illustrate something very negative or destructive.
Rage became the demon that controlled his actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
Authors use 'demons' in literature to symbolize inner conflicts or moral challenges.
The protagonist grappled with the demons of his past.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
The word 'demon' often appears in religious or mythological texts, portraying an evil entity.
She prayed nightly to be protected from demons.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Demon' can be used metaphorically to illustrate something very negative or destructive.
Rage became the demon that controlled his actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
Authors use 'demons' in literature to symbolize inner conflicts or moral challenges.
The protagonist grappled with the demons of his past.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
The word 'demon' often appears in religious or mythological texts, portraying an evil entity.
She prayed nightly to be protected from demons.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Demon' can be used metaphorically to illustrate something very negative or destructive.
Rage became the demon that controlled his actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
Authors use 'demons' in literature to symbolize inner conflicts or moral challenges.
The protagonist grappled with the demons of his past.
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Cheetah vs Greyhound...
kind of don't want to agree with you on that one but I'm gonna have to yeah fastest land animal the cheetah I mean the BBC has filmed some great cheater footage in the past and you just see why there's such speed demons so what's the the key behind why they're so fast well they got this really flexible spine which gives them a massive gate really spreads out
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Meet the Intimidating...
little demon offspring survive as possible wolf eels are attentive parents both of them will guard the eggs from danger they take turns while one stays behind and guards the eggs the other goes out to hunt for delicious delicious crabs it is believed that the wolf eels will mate for life now isn't that that's just nice you know
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
that can perceive the world slightly differently than us. Bats are usually synonymous with some type of evil events. They are the perpetrators in horror movies, such as this famous "Nightwing." Also, if you think about it, demons always have bat wings, whereas birds, they typically --
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How do you know you...
Descartes asks if you can disprove the idea that an evil genius demon has tricked you into believing reality is real. Perhaps this diabolical deceiver has duped you. The world, your perceptions of it, your very body. You can't disprove that they're all just made up,
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I grew up in the...
The truth is that the care shown to me by these strangers on the internet was itself a contradiction. It was growing evidence that people on the other side were not the demons I'd been led to believe. These realizations were life-altering.
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Mary Roach: 10 things...
is that you would think this woman would have excellent oral hygiene. Sadly -- this is what it said in the journal paper -- "She believed that she was possessed by demons and switched to mouthwash for her oral care."
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A funny look at the...
to expose our humanity showing our true selves and reinforcing the fact that we are indeed our brother's keeper or will we allow it to reveal our deepest darkest demons the true question is not
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Exorcism in India PIPE...
can jail it for eternity the cave of spirits but first he has to get Mooney and the other young women and their demons to the cave the dancing distracts the spirits keeping them from bolting
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Indian Cave Exorcism PIPE...
for eternity a cave of spirits but first he has to get Mooney and the other young women and their demons to the cave the dancing distracts the spirits keeping
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The legend of Annapurna,...
Lord Shiva— primordial destroyer of evil, slayer of demons, protector, and omniscient observer of the universe— was testing his wife’s patience.
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Cheetah vs Greyhound...
kind of don't want to agree with you on that one but I'm gonna have to yeah fastest land animal the cheetah I mean the BBC has filmed some great cheater footage in the past and you just see why there's such speed demons so what's the the key behind why they're so fast well they got this really flexible spine which gives them a massive gate really spreads out
Video examples
Meet the Intimidating...
little demon offspring survive as possible wolf eels are attentive parents both of them will guard the eggs from danger they take turns while one stays behind and guards the eggs the other goes out to hunt for delicious delicious crabs it is believed that the wolf eels will mate for life now isn't that that's just nice you know
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
that can perceive the world slightly differently than us. Bats are usually synonymous with some type of evil events. They are the perpetrators in horror movies, such as this famous "Nightwing." Also, if you think about it, demons always have bat wings, whereas birds, they typically --
Video examples
How do you know you...
Descartes asks if you can disprove the idea that an evil genius demon has tricked you into believing reality is real. Perhaps this diabolical deceiver has duped you. The world, your perceptions of it, your very body. You can't disprove that they're all just made up,
Video examples
I grew up in the...
The truth is that the care shown to me by these strangers on the internet was itself a contradiction. It was growing evidence that people on the other side were not the demons I'd been led to believe. These realizations were life-altering.
Video examples
Mary Roach: 10 things...
is that you would think this woman would have excellent oral hygiene. Sadly -- this is what it said in the journal paper -- "She believed that she was possessed by demons and switched to mouthwash for her oral care."
Video examples
A funny look at the...
to expose our humanity showing our true selves and reinforcing the fact that we are indeed our brother's keeper or will we allow it to reveal our deepest darkest demons the true question is not
Video examples
Exorcism in India PIPE...
can jail it for eternity the cave of spirits but first he has to get Mooney and the other young women and their demons to the cave the dancing distracts the spirits keeping them from bolting
Video examples
Indian Cave Exorcism PIPE...
for eternity a cave of spirits but first he has to get Mooney and the other young women and their demons to the cave the dancing distracts the spirits keeping
Video examples
The legend of Annapurna,...
Lord Shiva— primordial destroyer of evil, slayer of demons, protector, and omniscient observer of the universe— was testing his wife’s patience.
Example 1 of 10
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Robert Lopez
American Musician
I thought it would be really cool to show the world the inner life of someone like me, who doesn't have a huge personality, who deals with some personal demons and is a little bit shy and a little awkward when you first get to know me.
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Michael Irvin
American Athlete
I know the type of demons they have to fight and I am going to help them, because it's the only way I can keep them from getting to my family. I have to clean up my friends because they are around my boys. It's upsetting.
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Jacob Whitesides
American Musician
I'm afraid of the dark because I picture things; I see things. I'm a freak. I see, like, little demons coming out of the floor and other little things running around. It's scary.
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David Coverdale
English Musician
In the last couple of years I've been facing down a lot of the demons of the past and trying to find out, who I am, It's something I think I'll be doing for the rest of my life.
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John Noble
Australian Actor
Human beings, we have dark sides; we have dark issues in our lives. To progress anywhere in life, you have to face your demons.
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Rhea Ripley
Australian Wrestler
To be honest, I have a lot of mental demons in life and wrestling has definitely helped me out with that.
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GG Allin
American Musician
My demons, inner strengths and physical battles have guided me through life.
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Bob Christo
Australian Actor
I lived a full life but I had to battle my demons.
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Stephan Jenkins
American Musician
It's important to face down your demons.
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David Lagercrantz
Swedish Journalist
The real demon in my life is my father.
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Robert Lopez
American Musician
I thought it would be really cool to show the world the inner life of someone like me, who doesn't have a huge personality, who deals with some personal demons and is a little bit shy and a little awkward when you first get to know me.
Quote examples
Michael Irvin
American Athlete
I know the type of demons they have to fight and I am going to help them, because it's the only way I can keep them from getting to my family. I have to clean up my friends because they are around my boys. It's upsetting.
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Jacob Whitesides
American Musician
I'm afraid of the dark because I picture things; I see things. I'm a freak. I see, like, little demons coming out of the floor and other little things running around. It's scary.
Quote examples
David Coverdale
English Musician
In the last couple of years I've been facing down a lot of the demons of the past and trying to find out, who I am, It's something I think I'll be doing for the rest of my life.
Quote examples
John Noble
Australian Actor
Human beings, we have dark sides; we have dark issues in our lives. To progress anywhere in life, you have to face your demons.
Quote examples
Rhea Ripley
Australian Wrestler
To be honest, I have a lot of mental demons in life and wrestling has definitely helped me out with that.
Quote examples
GG Allin
American Musician
My demons, inner strengths and physical battles have guided me through life.
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Bob Christo
Australian Actor
I lived a full life but I had to battle my demons.
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Stephan Jenkins
American Musician
It's important to face down your demons.
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David Lagercrantz
Swedish Journalist
The real demon in my life is my father.
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