archfiend

noun

(ˌ)ärch-ˈfēnd How to pronounce archfiend (audio)
Definition of archfiendnext
as in Satan
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell he sold his soul to the archfiend

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  1. Satan
  2. devil
  3. Lucifer
Noun
  • Ledger gave us a Joker for this millennium, and turned the character into a mythical figure, like secular Satan, whose story Hollywood is addicted to retelling, for better or worse.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Pale Girl appears to be a powerful demonic entity, perhaps even Satan.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of Satan
Noun
  • The devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) has been eating away at the population of Tasmanian devils and re-introducing the thylacine might not do the devil any favors.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • He’s figured out what his father tried to tell him the hard way: Sometimes, a mere glance at a devil’s bargain is enough to strike a signature and a seal.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of devil
Noun
  • Deadline broke the news that Tom Ellis (Lucifer) joined Season 2 in the role of Baird College professor Oliver, who is married to Lucy’s teacher Marianne (Gabriella Pession).
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Kelly and her sister have shared cool sister-bonding experiences In a 2019 segment for The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly, Alyssa and their mom Jeanne were treated to a private tour of their favorite show Lucifer, led by lead actor Tom Ellis.
    Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of Lucifer
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