Satan
noun
Another name for the Devil, who is believed to be an evil spirit in many religions.
He was tempted by Satan to betray his friends.
Often appears as...
- satan's temptations
- works of satan
noun
Used to refer to a person who causes great trouble and harm.
She's a real satan when she's angry.
Often appears as...
- act like satan
- satan in disguise
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Another name for the Devil, who is believed to be an evil spirit in many religions.
He was tempted by Satan to betray his friends.
Often appears as...
- satan's temptations
- works of satan
noun
Used to refer to a person who causes great trouble and harm.
She's a real satan when she's angry.
Often appears as...
- act like satan
- satan in disguise
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originates from Abrahamic religions and refers to the ultimate embodiment of evil.
In Christianity, Satan is often seen opposing God.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbolism
Symbolizes temptation and rebellion in literature and popular culture.
In 'Paradise Lost,' Satan is a complex character symbolizing rebellion.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
Use with caution in formal contexts due to strong religious connotations.
Discussing 'Satan' in a business meeting can be inappropriate.
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Quote examples
Richard G. Scott
American Clergyman
There are powerful emotions that bring two people together in wonderful harmony in a marriage. Satan knows this, and would tempt you to try these emotions outside of marriage. Do not stir emotions meant to be used only in marriage.
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Scott Derrickson
American Director
For something to be completely evil is to be nothing. Satan has good attributes - intelligence, for instance - but they are corrupted. I cannot reconcile myself emotionally to alternative understandings of evil.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Satan wants us to constantly focus on everything that is wrong with us and look at how far we still have to go. But God desires for us to rejoice in how far we have already come.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Satan knows that youth is the springtime of life when all things are new and young people are most vulnerable.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Satan, the leader or dictator of devils, is the opposite, not of God, but of Michael.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
Satan is wiser now than before, and tempts by making rich instead of poor.
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James Joyce
Irish Novelist
Satan, really, is the romantic youth of Jesus re-appearing for a moment.
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Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
Darkness is good. Dick Cheney. Darth Vader. Satan. That's power.
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Francis Picabia
French Artist
God invented concubinage, satan marriage.
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Kenneth Copeland
American Clergyman
Satan has an agenda.
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Richard G. Scott
American Clergyman
There are powerful emotions that bring two people together in wonderful harmony in a marriage. Satan knows this, and would tempt you to try these emotions outside of marriage. Do not stir emotions meant to be used only in marriage.
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Scott Derrickson
American Director
For something to be completely evil is to be nothing. Satan has good attributes - intelligence, for instance - but they are corrupted. I cannot reconcile myself emotionally to alternative understandings of evil.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Satan wants us to constantly focus on everything that is wrong with us and look at how far we still have to go. But God desires for us to rejoice in how far we have already come.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Satan knows that youth is the springtime of life when all things are new and young people are most vulnerable.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Satan, the leader or dictator of devils, is the opposite, not of God, but of Michael.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
Satan is wiser now than before, and tempts by making rich instead of poor.
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James Joyce
Irish Novelist
Satan, really, is the romantic youth of Jesus re-appearing for a moment.
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Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
Darkness is good. Dick Cheney. Darth Vader. Satan. That's power.
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Francis Picabia
French Artist
God invented concubinage, satan marriage.
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Kenneth Copeland
American Clergyman
Satan has an agenda.
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