demon
Pronunciación: [ˈdiː.mən]
Contexto: «mythology»
(noun) a supernatural creature that is often evil or harmful. In stories, demons are usually portrayed as bad beings that can scare or trick people.
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In many cultures, legends tell of a brave hero who defeats a demon to save the village.
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There are no real demons in the world; they are just made-up characters in stories.
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What do you think a demon would look like in a scary movie?
Contexto: «figurative language»
(noun) a term used to describe someone struggling with their inner problems or fears. If someone feels like they have a 'demon' within them, it means they are dealing with a tough issue inside.
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She faced her demons and worked hard to improve her mental health.
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He tries to ignore his demons instead of dealing with them.
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Have you ever felt like you were fighting a demon inside you?
Contexto: «pop culture»
(noun) a character often found in video games, movies, or books that has special powers and can be either an enemy or a complex figure. These demons can often do magical things.
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In the game, you get to battle a powerful demon as the final boss.
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The story had no real demon characters, just ordinary people.
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Which demon in the movie was your favorite and why?