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- [dahy-ab-uh-liz-uh m]
- /daɪˈæb əˌlɪz əm/
- /daɪ.ˈæ.bə.lɪzm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-ab-uh-liz-uh m]
- /daɪˈæb əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of diabolism word
- noun diabolism activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery 3
- noun diabolism worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them 3
- noun diabolism the nature of devils 3
- noun diabolism character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry 3
- noun diabolism dealings with the Devil or devils, as by sorcery or witchcraft 3
- noun diabolism belief in or worship of the Devil or devils 3
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Origin of diabolism
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Greek diábol(os) devil + -ism
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Parts of speech for Diabolism
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diabolism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diabolism
noun diabolism
- witchcraft — the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
- black art — black magic
- magic — the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring: to pull a rabbit out of a hat by magic.
- mysticism — the beliefs, ideas, or mode of thought of mystics.
- necromancy — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
Antonyms for diabolism
noun diabolism
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- good luck — good fortune
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