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demons

Pronunciation: [ˈdimonz]

Word

Context: “supernatural”

(noun) creatures that are often seen as evil spirits or bad beings in stories and folklore. They can scare people, act in bad ways, or bring trouble.

Example

In many movies, demons are used as scary creatures that heroes must fight.

Example

She doesn’t believe in demons; she thinks they are just made-up stories.

Example

Have you ever read a story that had demons in it?

Context: “personal struggle”

(noun) the inner thoughts or feelings that trouble a person. When someone talks about fighting their demons, they mean they are dealing with their own fears or problems.

Example

He faced his demons and was able to overcome his fear of failure.

Example

Ignoring her demons didn’t make them go away; they still bothered her.

Example

What demons do you think people struggle with most?

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