noun
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belief in the existence and power of demons
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worship of demons
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another word for demonology
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of demonism
Example Sentences
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I'd still like to see more of Richard's demonism to balance the sardonic humour.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 25, 2012
In Jonathan Church's breathtaking revival, it gets a performance of memorable comic demonism from Henry Goodman.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 12, 2012
But, as directed by Ian Talbot, it is all preposterous fun and John Gordon Sinclair, despite his lack of visibility, excellently suggests the tormented demonism of the hero.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 24, 2010
The answer is that the ideas of demonism were a 532part of the mental outfit of the period.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by William Graham Sumner
The result was a combination of ritual monotheism with survivals of ancient mores and a popular religion in which demonism was one of the predominant elements.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by William Graham Sumner
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