demoniast

/dɪˈmɒnɪst/ or /dɪˈmoʊnɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes in or practices demonology; a demonologist.

“The self-proclaimed demonist claimed to have discovered a way to communicate with evil spirits.”

2. noun

A person who advocates the worship or veneration of evil spirits; a devil-worshipper.

“The authorities investigated allegations of a cult led by a demonist who promoted dark rituals.”

Synonyms

  • demonologist
  • devil-worshipper
  • occultist

Antonyms

  • angelic
  • divine
  • saintly