diabolism
[ dahy-ab-uh-liz-uhm ]
noun
Theology.
action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.
the character or condition of a devil.
a doctrine concerning devils.
a belief in or worship of devils.
action befitting the devil; deviltry.
Origin of diabolism
1Other words from diabolism
- di·ab·o·list, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for diabolism
diabolism
/ (daɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them
the nature of devils
character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry
Derived forms of diabolism
- diabolist, noun
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