demonism
/ˈdiməˌnɪzəm/
noun
- Belief in the existence of demons or evil spirits.
- Some historians study the role of demonism in medieval witchcraft trials.
- Ancient cultures often practiced demonism as part of their religious rituals.
- The novel explores themes of demonism and the battle between good and evil.
- Behavior or actions that are extremely evil or cruel.
- The dictator's demonism shocked the entire world.
- The survivors spoke of the demonism they witnessed during the war.
- The film portrays the demonism of the villain in graphic detail.