Mephistopheles
noun
one of the seven chief devils and the tempter of Faust.
Mephisto
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a variation of
Mephistopheles.
Example Sentences
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The character's story begins when he becomes bound to the Spirit of Vengeance Zarathos after making a deal with villain Mephisto to spare his surrogate father, giving him superpowers.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Eventually a villain named Master Pandemonium, an agent of the demon lord Mephisto, comes after the infant twins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
To save her, Peter made a deal with a devil: The demon Mephisto would save May and undo Spider-Man’s unmasking, but the cost would be erasing his marriage to Mary Jane.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
Was that devil guy in the stained glass painting Mephisto or whatever?
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2021
Mephisto is invariably clad in red from head to toe; exaggerated eyebrows and a fantastic cap with unobtrusive horns complete his diabolical appearance.
From Stars of the Opera by Mabel Wagnalls
