diabolism

/daɪˌæbəˈlɪzəm/
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Other forms: diabolisms

Definitions of diabolism
  1. noun
    a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
    synonyms: Satanism, demonism
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    type of:
    black art, black magic, necromancy, sorcery
    the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
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