satanism

Sa·tan·ism

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [seyt-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈseɪt nˌɪz əm/
- /ˈseɪ.tən.ɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seyt-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈseɪt nˌɪz əm/

Definitions of satanism word

noun satanism the worship of Satan or the powers of evil. 1
noun satanism a travesty of Christian rites in which Satan is worshiped. 1
noun satanism diabolical or satanic disposition, behavior, or activity. 1
noun satanism devil worship 1
uncountable noun satanism Satanism is worship of Satan. 0
noun satanism the worship of Satan 0

See all 9 definitions of satanism

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Origin of satanism

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1555-65; Satan + -ism

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Parts of speech for Satanism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Satanism

satanism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for satanism

noun satanism

black magic — magic used for evil purposes by invoking the power of the devil
diablerie — magic or witchcraft connected with devils
diabolism — activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
demonianism — the belief in possession by a demon
devilish — A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant.

All 7 Synonyms of satanism