diabolism

[ dahy-ab-uh-liz-uhm ]
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noun
  1. Theology.

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

    • the character or condition of a devil.

    • a doctrine concerning devils.

    • a belief in or worship of devils.

  2. action befitting the devil; deviltry.

Origin of diabolism

1
1600–10; <Greek diábol(os) devil + -ism

Other words from diabolism

  • di·ab·o·list, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for diabolism

diabolism

/ (daɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm) /


noun
    • activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery

    • worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them

    • the nature of devils

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

Derived forms of diabolism

  • diabolist, noun

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