diabolist

/daɪəˈbɒlɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who practices or pretends to practice magic, especially black magic, or devil worship

“The local legend spoke of a diabolist who made a pact with the devil in exchange for magical powers.”

Synonyms

  • magician
  • sorcerer

Antonyms

  • angelologist
  • ascetic