satanism
1satanism — SATANÍSM s.n. (Rar) Caracterul a ceea ce est satanic, atitudine satanică. – Din fr. satanisme. Trimis de claudia, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DEX 98 SATANÍSM s. demonism. (satanismul unul personaj.) Trimis de siveco, 05.08.2004. Sursa: Sinonime … …
2Satanism — Sa tan*ism, n. 1. The evil and malicious disposition of Satan; a diabolical spirit. [R.] [1913 Webster] 2. Worship of satan. [1913 Webster] …
3Satanism — 1560s, “satanic disposition,” from SATAN (Cf. satan) + ISM (Cf. ism). Meaning worship of Satan dates from 1896, with reference to France, where it was said to be active at that time …
4satanism — ► NOUN ▪ the worship of Satan, typically involving a travesty of Christian symbols and practices. DERIVATIVES satanist noun & adjective …
5Satanism — [sāt′ n iz΄əm] n. [< Fr satanisme] worship of Satan; esp., the principles and rites of a cult which travesties Christian ceremonies Satanist n …
6Satanism — For other uses, see Satanism (disambiguation). The downward pointing pentagram is often used to represent Satanism. Satanism is a group of religions that is composed of a diverse number of ideological and philosophical beliefs and social… …
7satanism — Devotion to SATAN, the DEVIL, or forces of darkness. Satanism is not structured as a single, unified organization or movement. Some forms of it are religious and involve worship of Satan, while other forms involve high magic or are… …
8Satanism — Satanist, n. /sayt n iz euhm/, n. 1. the worship of Satan or the powers of evil. 2. a travesty of Christian rites in which Satan is worshiped. 3. diabolical or satanic disposition, behavior, or activity. [1555 65; SATAN + ISM] * * * Worship of… …
9Satanism — [[t]se͟ɪtənɪzəm[/t]] also satanism N UNCOUNT Satanism is worship of Satan. ...black magic and satanism. Derived words: Satanist [[t]se͟ɪtənɪst[/t]] plural N COUNT Police arrested a young Satanist accused of fire attacks on churches …
10Satanism — This term (from the Hebrew satan, meaning adversary ) covers a variety of religious movements: in its traditional sense, Satanism refers to the worship of Satan or the forces of evil; such worship, which often mocks Christian beliefs and… …
