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or daemon
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as in devil
an evil spirit
only in rare cases is the ancient rite of exorcism performed to cast out a troublesome demon
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Recent Examples of demon
Why do demons, ghosts and killers put me at ease but sending a touchy email or text stops me in my tracks?
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Although financial worries are undoubtedly the biggest monster under the bed, the Surgeon General’s advisory addresses several other demons that keep parents up at night, including concerns about their children’s mental health and social-media usage.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately for her, a very distressed Lewis is the Smile demon’s current host — but not for long because soon Lewis begins smashing a nearby weight plate against his face, succumbing to his wounds and giving the demon the opportunity to hop straight into Skye.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Although financial worries are undoubtedly the biggest monster under the bed, the Surgeon General’s advisory addresses several other demons that keep parents up at night, including concerns about their children’s mental health and social-media usage.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately for her, a very distressed Lewis is the Smile demon’s current host — but not for long because soon Lewis begins smashing a nearby weight plate against his face, succumbing to his wounds and giving the demon the opportunity to hop straight into Skye.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demon
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The devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) has been eating away at the population of Tasmanian devils and re-introducing the thylacine might not do the devil any favors.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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He’s figured out what his father tried to tell him the hard way: Sometimes, a mere glance at a devil’s bargain is enough to strike a signature and a seal.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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His ’70s peak was also the peak of the ’70s, but putting masterpieces like the first two Godfather movies, The Conversation, and Apocalypse Now in preferential order is a torment, because they could be ranked differently on any other day.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Hoult is the center of the film and never overplays the torment roiling inside.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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William got a kick out of the little imp, and Gary was in awe of William.Ira Silverberg, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tim Burton's film explores the border between life and the afterlife with some of the best in the biz, from Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin’s wholesome (and dead) homeowners to Winona Ryder's angsty teen to her ridiculous mother (Catherine O'Hara) to the imp with a limp (Michael Keaton).Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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In four days, the coin will land, and half of the country will either exhale with relief or shudder in terror.Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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At a rally in North Carolina last week, Trump mentioned Obama getting back on the trail and made his voice tremble in fake terror before dismissing him.Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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According to Taiwanese rural folklore, figures spotted in yellow coats in the mountainous forests are not human, but ghosts who seek to lead the living astray.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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That night, Elizabeth’s ghost possesses Jill to speak to Jack.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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And while flying requires substantially more energy than running, the researchers believe the vampires and similarly burning amino acids for flight as well.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Step aside Disney princesses, vampires and minions – another Halloween costume may have joined the list of most popular getups for 2024: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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As in his previous short films, Jackson plays multiple roles, including the Maestro (the main character), the town's mayor, their evil incarnate, the super ghoul, and most memorably, the moonwalking skeleton.Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the movie, Evan and Tim evade Max and his evil legion’s efforts to make them into literal corporate ghouls by teaming up with security guard Frank (Marshall Givens).Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
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And to be in this iconic closet is a nightmare come true.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
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Mold habits die hard Your nightmare blunt rotation (Logan Paul, Mr. Beast, and KSI) now make food for children, and to no one’s surprise: There’s mold in it.Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Demon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demon. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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