satanic
adjective
sa·tan·ic
sə-ˈta-nik 
sā-
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism
satanic pride
satanic rites
2
: characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness
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the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark
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Throughout his trial and imprisonment, Ramirez embraced satanic imagery, leaving occult symbols at crime scenes.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Now as aged as the Church Lady was perhaps originally intended to be, Carvey hits the familiar beats of patronizing each Church Chat guest and calling things satanic until arriving at an incredible moment with Hunter Biden.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Members Kerry King, Gary Holt, Tom Araya, and Paul Bostaph took the stage to deliver their headlining performance at the festival last night, which saw the band’s quintessential satanic backdrops, pyromania, and riveting thrash hits.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Now as aged as the Church Lady was perhaps originally intended to be, Carvey hits the familiar beats of patronizing each Church Chat guest and calling things satanic until arriving at an incredible moment with Hunter Biden.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Members Kerry King, Gary Holt, Tom Araya, and Paul Bostaph took the stage to deliver their headlining performance at the festival last night, which saw the band’s quintessential satanic backdrops, pyromania, and riveting thrash hits.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Satanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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