satan

n. the main spirit of evil in religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

n. the supreme evil spirit and adversary of God in Abrahamic theology, often identified as the tempter of humanity.

“In the story, Satan tries to trick the hero into making a bad choice.”

“Milton's epic poem presents Satan as a complex, defiant figure who leads a rebellion against the celestial order.”

n. a person who is extremely cruel, wicked, or evil.

n. a person or entity regarded as exceptionally malignant, detestable, or wicked.

“The cruel dictator was described as a real Satan by those he oppressed.”

“The prosecutor painted the defendant as a literal Satan, devoid of any human empathy or remorse for his crimes.”

Literary

n. a demon or a spirit that follows the main evil leader.

n. a subordinate demon or fallen angel serving the principal evil spirit.

“Old legends speak of a Satan wandering the woods to steal souls.”

“The medieval manuscript contains illustrations of various Satans tempting monks in their remote mountain cells.”

Archaic · Literary