diabolism

American  

[dahy-ab-uh-liz-uhm] / daɪˈæb əˌlɪz əm /

noun

1. Theology.

   1. action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.

   2. the character or condition of a devil.

   3. a doctrine concerning devils.

   4. a belief in or worship of devils.

2. action befitting the devil; deviltry.

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diabolism British  

/ daɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. 1. activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery

   2. worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them

   3. the nature of devils

2. character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• diabolist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of diabolism

1600–10; < Greek diábol ( os ) devil + -ism

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