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Definition of demon : 1. A spirit, or immaterial being, holding a middle place between men and deities in pagan mythology.
2. An evil spirit; a devil.
3. One's genius; a tutelary spirit or internal voice; as, the demon of Socrates.

Synonyms:

colossus, the Tempter, fanatic, lusus naturae, giant, goliath, daimon, monstrosity, heller, teras, behemoth, demigod, dickens

dragon, gnome, ghoul, incubus, dwarf, beast, hellcat, werewolf, lamia, hobgoblin, nixie, sylph, genie, hellion, fiend, goblin, siren, imp, satyr, freak, ogre, archfiend, monster, Satan, sprite, vampire, succubus, devil, nymph, specter, hell hound, hell-raiser

cherubim, archangel, seraphim, guardian, guru, guardian angel, cherub, guide, daemon, angel, spirit

gunman, thug, snake, hooligan, bad guy, terrorist, ruffian, hoodlum, cutthroat, crook, viper, tyrant, thief, wrongdoer, bully, desperado, law breaker, evildoer, tough, vulture, vandal, criminal, brute, scoundrel

deuce, Mephistopheles, serpent, Lucifer, Beelzebub

rascal, rogue

Usage examples:

• But the demon of jealousy had taken possession of Yoritomo. - "Japan", David Murray.
• Then she sent the big, black demon to bring Bar Shalmon back. - "Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends", Gertrude Landa.
• Allow me, great king, pursued the Demon, in a dry tone of voice, to wish you joy. - "Vikram-and-the-Vampire-Classic-Hindu-Tales-of-Adventure-Magic-and-Romance", Burton, Isabel, Lady.