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demons


Meanings
  • noun

    Beings in various cultures and religions believed to cause harm or torment, often taking physical or supernatural forms.

    - "The demon possessed the young girl, causing her to convulse and speak in tongues."
    - "Legend has it that demons dwell in the depths of the abyss, waiting to tempt and destroy the souls of the living."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

genius , tutelary deity
Rhymes
Words rhyming with demons
gremlins , lemons , hemlines
Homonyms
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  1. demons (English) : plural form of demon

  2. demons (Spanish) : deans

  3. demons (Greek) : gods


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. demons (English) : plural form of demon

  2. demons (Spanish) : deans


Variants
List of all variants of demons that leads to same result
daemon , daemons , demon , demonian , demons
Forms
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demonic, demons', demonicly


Etymology
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The term 'demon' originates from the ancient Greek word 'daimon', which referred to a supernatural being or spirit, not necessarily evil.


Trivia
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  1. In Christian mythology, there are believed to be over 70,000 different types of demons.

  2. The word 'demon' comes from the ancient Greek word 'daimon', which originally referred to any supernatural being, not necessarily evil.


Related Concepts
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  1. angel: Beings in various religions believed to be messengers of God or the divine.

  2. devil: A supernatural being often depicted as the personification of evil or the tempter of mankind.


Culture
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In various cultures and religions, demons have been depicted as entities that cause harm, temptation, or torment. They have been the subjects of art, literature, music, and other forms of expression throughout history. In Christianity, demons are believed to be fallen angels, while in Hinduism and Buddhism, they are often depicted as guardians or protectors.

How to Memorize "demons"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red, horned figure with glowing eyes and a forked tail. This is a common depiction of demons in popular culture.
    - Visualize a swarm of demons, each with different features and appearances.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'demon' with the concept of evil or temptation.
    - Think of the classic image of a red, horned devil when you hear the word 'demon'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'DANGER' to remember the characteristics of demons: Despicable, Avarice, Nefarious, Greedy, Evil.
    - Create a mental image of a red, horned devil with the word 'DEMON' written in large letters above it.


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