demons

NOUN

evil, devilish being or influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beast monster vampire villain

STRONG

Satan brute fiend goblin hellion imp incubus rascal rogue succubus

WEAK

archfiend little devil malignant spirit

Antonyms

WEAK

angel god

Example Sentences

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Demons, on the other hand, are a big trend in pop culture in recent years.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Jamie Robbins:, external Former semi-professional rugby player for Merthyr RFC and Cardiff Demons rugby league side.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

They are former Demons president Glen Bartlett, former club doctor Zeeshan Arain, and Shaun Smith, a former player and father to current Demons player Joel Smith.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

Hyakki Yagyo, or the Night Parade of 1,000 Demons, is a Japanese myth that once helped people account for the various states we now understand as mental illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2023

The Lord of Demons called forth his power and the city was brought to ruin.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss