apollyon

/ˌæpəˈlaɪɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

a powerful opponent or adversary, especially in a spiritual or metaphorical sense

“The apollyon of her doubts threatened to derail her decision to pursue her dream.”

2. noun

the king of the locusts, a monstrous creature in the Book of Revelation

“In the biblical passage, the apollyon was a terrifying beast that brought destruction and chaos.”

Synonyms

  • adversary
  • antagonist
  • opponent

Antonyms

  • ally
  • supporter