diabolism
[ dahy-ab-uh-liz-uh m ]
/ daɪˈæb əˌlɪz əm /
noun
Theology.
- action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.
- the character or condition of a devil.
- a doctrine concerning devils.
- a belief in or worship of devils.
action befitting the devil; deviltry.
OTHER WORDS FROM diabolism
di·ab·o·list, nounWords nearby diabolism
diable,
diablerie,
diablo,
diabolic,
diabolical,
diabolism,
diabolize,
diabolo,
diacaustic,
diacetate,
diacetic acid
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British Dictionary definitions for diabolism
diabolism
/ (daɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
- activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
- worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them
- the nature of devils
character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry