diabolism
noun
di·ab·o·lism
dī-ˈa-bə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: dealings with or possession by the devil
2
: belief in or worship of devils
3
: evil character or conduct
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Whatever their theme — spectral invasion, diabolism, shape-changing — Blackwood expertly builds up an atmosphere of the otherworldly coupled with the spiritually threatening.
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In this riposte to #MeToo diabolism, Tarantino finally finds a social context that challenges his audience.
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Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2020
In this riposte to #MeToo diabolism, Tarantino finally finds a social context that challenges his audience.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2019
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“Diabolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabolism. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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