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demonish | demonist |

As an adjective demonish

is like or characterisic of a demon; demonic.

As a noun demonist is

a believer in, or worshipper of, demons.

demonish

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Like or characterisic of a demon; demonic.
  • * 1869 , The Overland Monthly (volume 2, page 71)
    • to stealthily seek the aid of the demonish patroness
  • * D. H. Lawrence
    • It was watching her with cold animal curiosity, something demonish and conscienceless.

    Synonyms

    * demonlike * demonly

    demonist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A believer in, or worshipper of, demons.
    • (Webster 1913)