悪魔 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- demon noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
- devil noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
- fiend noun An evil or demonic being; by extension, a cruel or wicked person.
- imp noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
Senses
悪魔 is used for these senses in English:
- demon An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
- demon (now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
- devil (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
- devil (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
- imp (chiefly, fiction, and, mythology) A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful, formerly regarded as the child of the devil or a demon (see sense 3.2). [from 16th c.]
demon — full definition
- noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
- noun A destructive habit, feeling, or personal struggle, especially one someone battles internally.
- noun Someone with remarkable skill, energy, or intensity at an activity.
devil — full definition
- noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
- noun A wicked, cruel, or mischievous person (also used affectionately, especially of a child).
- verb To season food heavily with spices, especially mustard or pepper.
- verb To work for a barrister or writer without pay or credit, usually to gain experience.