Satanism
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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.
Sa′tan·ist n.
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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
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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.
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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: Devil2. a parody of Christian ceremonies in which the devil is worshiped. — Satanist, n.
diabolical behavior. — Satanist, n.
See also: Behavior-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | Satanism - 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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Satanism
n → Satanismus m, → Satanskult m
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