Meaning & use
demon
An evil spirit or supernatural being, especially one regarded as an agent of the devil in various religions and folklore.
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In the myth, the hero must trap the demon before it can escape into the mortal world.
She described her anxiety as a personal demon she battles every day.
A note on using this word
Demon is often used figuratively for a persistent personal struggle, as in "fighting one's demons," not only for supernatural beings.
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