satanism
noun
sa·tan·ism
ˈsā-tə-ˌni-zəm 
often capitalized
1
: innate wickedness
2
: obsession with or affinity for evil
specifically
: worship of Satan marked by the travesty of Christian rites
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Meanwhile, Ben’s found a former member of the troupe who made a video accusing the group of recruiting her for satanism.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 June 2024
She has been repeatedly accused in public meetings and on social media of engaging in both satanism and witchcraft.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
Images that show 'satanism in public schools' are digital creations
Though the woman was correct in noting the chain celebrated the Mercury retrograde in 2022 by offering free tarot card readings, there's no evidence McDonald's ever sold any demonic merchandise.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The claim: Images show evidence of 'satanism in public schools'
An Aug. 22 Facebook video (direct link, archive link) shows a person talking alongside images of schoolchildren wearing horns and sitting around a pentagram.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 June 2024
She has been repeatedly accused in public meetings and on social media of engaging in both satanism and witchcraft.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
Images that show 'satanism in public schools' are digital creations
Though the woman was correct in noting the chain celebrated the Mercury retrograde in 2022 by offering free tarot card readings, there's no evidence McDonald's ever sold any demonic merchandise.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The claim: Images show evidence of 'satanism in public schools'
An Aug. 22 Facebook video (direct link, archive link) shows a person talking alongside images of schoolchildren wearing horns and sitting around a pentagram.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for satanism
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“Satanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanism. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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