diabolism

[dahy-ab-uh-liz-uh m]

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noun

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.

action befitting the devil; deviltry.

Origin of diabolism

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

Related formsdi·ab·o·list, noun

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Related Words for diabolist

genius, wizard, witch, virtuoso, charmer, seer, enchanter, enchantress, siren, conjurer, soothsayer, sorcerer, warlock, medium, shaman, diviner, trickster, prophet, voodoo, genie

British Dictionary definitions for diabolist

diabolism

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

character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry

Derived Formsdiabolist, noun

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Word Origin and History for diabolist

diabolism

c.1600s, from Ecclesiastical Greek diabolos "devil" (see devil (n.)) + -ism.