şeytan — 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.
- ghoul noun A legendary demon or evil spirit said to rob graves and feed on corpses.
- Satan noun In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the chief evil spirit who opposes God and tempts people to sin; the Devil.
- shaitan noun a demon/devil; or evil jinn.
Senses
şeytan is used for these senses in English:
- Satan (religion) The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity into sin; the Devil; (Theistic Satanism) the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped.
- Shaitan (Islam) Iblis, Satan.
- demon An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
- devil (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
- ghoul (mythology) A demon said to feed on corpses.
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.