di·ab·o·lism (d - b  -l z m)n. 1. Dealings with or worship of the devil or demons; sorcery. 2. Devilish conduct or character. di·ab o·list n. |
diabolism [daɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions)
a. activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
b. worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them
c. the nature of devils
2. character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry
diabolist n
diabolism
1. belief in or worship of the devil.
2. Theology. an action aided or prompted by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft. — diabolist, n.
See also: Devil
2. Theology. an action aided or prompted by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft. — diabolist, n.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | diabolism - a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan) black art, black magic, necromancy, sorcery - the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world |
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