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diabolism

[ dahy-ab-uh-liz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Theology.
1. action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.
2. the character or condition of a devil.
3. a doctrine concerning devils.
4. a belief in or worship of devils.
action befitting the devil; deviltry.

diabolism

/ daɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm /

1. activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
2. worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them
3. the nature of devils
character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry

1600–10; < Greek diábol ( os ) devil + -ism

Of actual diabolism prior to the date I have named, there is, I believe, only the solitary accusation made by Mgr.

Before the year 1891 the diabolism identified with Masonry was almost exclusively intellectual.

The two orders are further distinguished as unorganised and as organised diabolism.

Strange that a devil has to break down a door like a common man; but after all, his strength itself is a diabolism.'

As a result of the night's diabolism ten dead bodies were brought on deck in the morning.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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