Fiend

usgb/fiːnd/
noun

An evil spirit or demon.

He described his attacker as a fiend.
Visual representation of "fiend" - An evil spirit or demon

Often appears as...

  • hell fiend
  • demon fiend
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Supernatural Being

Used to describe malevolent supernatural beings in stories and mythology.

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The ancient texts spoke of a fiend that haunted the forest.
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Historical Usage

Historically more common when talking about evil entities, less used this way today.

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In medieval times, they would often blame misfortunes on fiends.
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Literary Flair

Adds a dramatic effect in literature or storytelling, suggesting great wickedness.

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The villain in the novel was not just a criminal, but a true fiend.
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