demon
Meaning
A demon is often conceptualized as a malevolent supernatural entity or spirit, traditionally associated with evil, temptation, or chaos, which can manifest in various cultural, religious, and literary contexts, symbolizing inner turmoil or moral conflict
💡 While "demon" typically connotes a negative or sinister presence, it can also be employed metaphorically to describe personal struggles or vices, thereby expanding its usage beyond literal interpretations.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
In
the
quiet
of
the
afternoon
she
sat
at
her
desk
with
a
cup
of
tea
,
determined
to
finish
the
essay
she
had
long
postponed
.
Whenever
self
-
doubt
crept
in
,
she
pictured
it
as
a
small
demon
on
her
shoulder
that
murmured
negative
phrases
,
which
made
the
feeling
easier
to
confront
.
She
then
broke
the
task
into
manageable
chunks
and
set
a
realistic
timer
,
choosing
steady
progress
over
perfection
.
With
each
completed
paragraph
her
resolve
strengthened
and
the
critical
voice
diminished
incrementally
.
By
the
time
she
saved
the
final
draft
,
the
room
felt
calmer
and
the
earlier
anxiety
was
no
longer
overwhelming
.
Common Phrases
demonic possession
demonology studies
confront one's inner demons
Synonyms
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