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diabolism

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di⋅ab⋅o⋅lism

  [dahy-ab-uh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
1. Theology.
a. action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.
b. the character or condition of a devil.
c. a doctrine concerning devils.
d. a belief in or worship of devils.
2. action befitting the devil; deviltry.
Origin:
1600–10; < Gk diábol(os) devil + -ism

Related forms:
di⋅ab⋅o⋅list, noun
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di·ab·o·lism   (dī-āb'ə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. Dealings with or worship of the devil or demons; sorcery.

  2. Devilish conduct or character.

di·ab'o·list n.
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