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demoniac vs devil

devil vs demoniac

demoniac and devil both are nouns.

demoniac is an adjective but devil is not an adjective.

demoniac is not a verb while devil is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demoniac Yes Yes No No
devil Yes No Yes No
As nouns, devil is a hypernym of demoniac; that is, devil is a word with a broader meaning than demoniac:
  • demoniac: someone who acts as if possessed by a demon
  • devil: a cruel wicked and inhuman person
Other hypernyms of demoniac include demon, fiend, monster, ogre.
demoniac (noun) devil (noun)
someone who acts as if possessed by a demon a word used in exclamations of confusion
an evil supernatural being
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
demoniac (adjective) devil (adjective)
of, pertaining to, or like a demon or possession by a demon
demoniac (verb) devil (verb)
coat or stuff with a spicy paste
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between demoniac and devil

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