demonism
Belief in devils
Demonism is belief in demons or the worship of demons.
The word may describe religious systems that incorporate demonic entities, or the supposed influence of demons on human affairs.
In theological contexts, demonism often carries negative connotations, implying false or evil spiritual practices: The missionary condemned the local traditions as demonism.
Veneration of the adversary
- diabolismWorship of evil spirits
- cultismDevotion to fringe group
- heresyBelief opposing official doctrine
- apostasyRenunciation of former beliefs
blasphemy · dualism · gnosticism · idolatry · paganism · animism · theology · doctrine
Calling forth deliberately
- evocationCalling forth to mind
- invocationCalling upon higher authority
- necromancyCommunicating with the deceased
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
ritual · incantation · pentagram · sigil · altar · sacrifice · conjurer · grimoire
Extreme, overwhelming fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- horrorExtreme fear or disgust
- nightmareFrightening dream causing wakefulness
- tormentSevere prolonged suffering
haunting · paranoia · phobia · trepidation · hellfire · damnation · perdition · brimstone
Evil supernatural entity
- fiendCruel person or enthusiast
- impMinor mischief-making devil
- incubusMale demon of sleep
- succubusFemale demon seducing sleepers
legion · familiar · shade · wraith · specter · poltergeist · apparition · hellspawn
Profound moral wickedness
- wickednessMoral corruption or evil
- maliceIntent to cause harm
- crueltyDeliberate harm-causing disposition
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
vileness · maleficence · spite · hatred · sinister · diabolical · nefarious · pernicious
Rescue from bondage
- banishmentForced removal from place
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- dispossessionDeprival of property rights
rite · ritual · priest · clergy · absolution · sanctification · rebuke · liberation
Living in a place
- infestationPest takeover situation
- takeoverAssuming command of something
- controlAuthority to direct
- dominationSupreme authority held
subjugation · enslavement · obsession · influence · overpowering · affliction · torment · oppression
satanism
Veneration of the adversary
- diabolismWorship of evil spirits
- cultismDevotion to fringe group
- heresyBelief opposing official doctrine
apostasy · blasphemy · dualism · gnosticism · idolatry · paganism · animism · theology · doctrine · dogma
summoning
Calling forth deliberately
- evocationCalling forth to mind
- invocationCalling upon higher authority
- necromancyCommunicating with the deceased
sorcery · ritual · incantation · pentagram · sigil · altar · sacrifice · conjurer · grimoire · black magic
terror
Extreme, overwhelming fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- horrorExtreme fear or disgust
- nightmareFrightening dream causing wakefulness
torment · haunting · paranoia · phobia · trepidation · hellfire · damnation · perdition · brimstone · infernal
devil
Evil supernatural entity
succubus · legion · familiar · shade · wraith · specter · poltergeist · apparition · hellspawn · archfiend
evil
Profound moral wickedness
- wickednessMoral corruption or evil
- maliceIntent to cause harm
- crueltyDeliberate harm-causing disposition
corruption · vileness · maleficence · spite · hatred · sinister · diabolical · nefarious · pernicious · baleful
deliverance
Rescue from bondage
- banishmentForced removal from place
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
dispossession · rite · ritual · priest · clergy · absolution · sanctification · rebuke · liberation · amulet
inhabitation
Living in a place
- infestationPest takeover situation
- takeoverAssuming command of something
- controlAuthority to direct
domination · subjugation · enslavement · obsession · influence · overpowering · affliction · torment · oppression · manifestation
demonismtheism
Belief in deity
divine worship · holiness · piety · righteousness · sanctity
demonismatheism
Rejection of deities
materialism · naturalism · skepticism · disbelief · irreligion
- demonic possessionEvil spirit inhabits someone
- demonic pactContract with evil entity
- demonic entity
- demonic influenceEvil spirit's control
- demonic activityMalevolent supernatural events
- demonic figuresEvil supernatural entities
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