Satanism

Sa·tan·ism

 (sāt′n-ĭz′əm)

n.

1. The worship of Satan characterized by a travesty of the Christian rites.

2. A body of doctrine and practice based on the celebration of individual will and explicit rejection of monotheistic notions of virtue.

3. satanism Profound wickedness.

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Sa′tan·ist n.

Satanism

(ˈseɪtəˌnɪzəm)

n

1. (Theology) the worship of Satan

2. (Alternative Belief Systems) a form of such worship which includes blasphemous or obscene parodies of Christian prayers, etc

3. (Theology) a satanic disposition or satanic practices

ˈSatanist n, adj

Sa•tan•ism

(ˈseɪt nˌɪz əm)

n.

1. the worship of Satan or the powers of evil.

2. a travesty of Christian rites in which Satan is worshiped.

3. diabolical or satanic disposition, behavior, or activity; diabolism; deviltry.

[1555–65]

Sa′tan•ist, n.

Satanism

1. the worship of Satan or evil powers.
2. a parody of Christian ceremonies in which the devil is worshiped. — Satanist, n.

See also: Devil

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diabolical behavior. — Satanist, n.

See also: Behavior

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

Satanism - a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan) demonism, diabolism 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

Translations

Satanismus

σατανισμός

sotonizam

satanisme

satanisme

дьяволопоклонничествосатанизм

Satanism

[ˈseɪtənɪzəm] N → satanismo m

Satanism

satanism [ˈseɪtənɪzəm] n → satanisme m

Satanism

n → Satanismus m, → Satanskult m