cacodemon

/ˌkækəˈdimən/
noun
  1. An evil spirit or demon.
    • The old legend told of a cacodemon that haunted the forest at night.
    • Some ancient cultures believed a cacodemon could cause illness and misfortune.
    • In the story, the hero had to defeat a powerful cacodemon to save the kingdom.
  2. A person who is very wicked or evil.
    • The dictator was described as a cacodemon by those who suffered under his rule.
    • In the movie, the villain was a true cacodemon, caring nothing for human life.
    • She called her cruel boss a cacodemon after he fired an employee for being sick.
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