noun
a supernatural being typically associated with evil, prevalent in various religions and mythologies
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The exorcist claimed to have encountered a powerful demon during the ritual.
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I heard a rumor that there's a demon living in the old abandoned house down the street.
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Dude, that movie was so scary, it felt like I was face to face with a demon!
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His addiction to gambling was like a demon that he couldn't shake off.