demon
noun
an evil spirit; devil or fiend.
demons
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pluralof demon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dan Sullivan — and, no, it’s not about a candidate living a double life or wrestling demons within himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
He’s also been talking up his belief in demons and drawing attention to how he pushed his wife out of her job as a high-powered lawyer so she could have a fourth baby instead.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
The litany hails him as the renowned offspring of David, who handed Christ a king’s lineage and a contested throne, and calls him the terror of demons and the model of artisans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Then, 12 years later, Bosnia overcame their play-off demons by beating Wales and then Italy on penalties having trailed to both.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
He groaned as his demons licked his wounds.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
