fiend
fiend /ˈfiːnd/
noun
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()
A cruel wicked and inhuman person
(
demon
, devil
, monster
, fiend
, ogre
)
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
The notorious criminal was known as a fiend for his ruthless acts.
The notorious criminal was known as a fiend for his ruthless acts.
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()
An evil supernatural being
(
daemon
, daimon
, fiend
, demon
, devil
)
an evil supernatural being
According to folklore, the demon haunted the abandoned mansion on the hill.
According to folklore, the demon haunted the abandoned mansion on the hill.
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A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
(
fiend
, fanatic
)
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject