Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining to or like a demon; demoniac. Also
dæmonic .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Of or pertaining to a demon or to demons; demoniac.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Pertaining to
demons or evil spirits;demoniac . - adjective Pertaining to dæmons in ancient Greek thought; concerning supernatural ‘
genius ’.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
Etymologies
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Examples
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They were sent to school by their parents or guardians for a better future but they were more interested in demonic activities than that which their parents intended.
Archive 2009-07-01 2009
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They were sent to school by their parents or guardians for a better future but they were more interested in demonic activities than that which their parents intended.
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Isn't it a possibility, for those who believe in demonic possession?
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Isn't it a possibility, for those who believe in demonic possession?
Archive 2008-06-01 2008
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Neverlethess, the phrase demonic possession is used almost exclusively by people who believe in the existence of demonic spirits, and their ability to dominate the behavior of people who admit the influence of demonic powers into their lives.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Come on You Homosexual Demon”: 2009
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I guess for someone who doesn’t put much stock in demonic power over me, it just seemed a bit silly.
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We wondered if the religious aspect of treatment for what the church defines as demonic possession, but the secular and legal world is more likely to define as a psychologically-based disorder, creates legal complications for secular authorities.
Roger Bianchini: Authorities Awaiting Complaint In Exorcist Priest Scandal Roger Bianchini 2011
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We wondered if the religious aspect of treatment for what the church defines as demonic possession, but the secular and legal world is more likely to define as a psychologically-based disorder, creates legal complications for secular authorities.
Roger Bianchini: Authorities Awaiting Complaint In Exorcist Priest Scandal Roger Bianchini 2011
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If there were ever anything to be associated with what some call demonic, legalism is surely it.
God is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu … Carlton Pearson 2010
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If there were ever anything to be associated with what some call demonic, legalism is surely it.
God is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu … Carlton Pearson 2010
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