diabolism
Americannoun
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Theology.
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action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.
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the character or condition of a devil.
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a doctrine concerning devils.
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a belief in or worship of devils.
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action befitting the devil; deviltry.
noun
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activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
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worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them
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the nature of devils
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character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of diabolism
Example Sentences
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The World after the Great Flood, a world to which the Great Peace and the two Wars, Christianity and Diabolism, have done their blessedest and damndest.
From Time Magazine Archive
While thou so hotly disclaimest the devil, be not guilty of Diabolism.
From Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia, and the Letter to a Friend by Browne, Thomas, Sir
If a short time ago that ultimate and universal source of reference, the person of average intelligence, had been asked concerning Modern Diabolism, or the Question of Lucifer,—What it is?
From Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer by Waite, Arthur Edward
Especial attention will be paid to this in the chapter on Diabolism and Hysteria.
From History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom by White, Andrew Dickson
Soon at Auxerre there were such scandalous scenes, such frenzied outbursts of Diabolism, that the bishop had to intervene.
From Là-bas by Wallace, Keene
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