fiends

noun

Definition of fiendsnext
plural of fiend
1
as in villains
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person even the utter horror of the terrorist attack did not deter some fiends from going on a looting spree

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2
as in addicts
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally the miserable, wasted lives of narcotic fiends

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3
as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something comic-book fiends seem to have their own little world

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4
as in demons
an evil spirit the legend that a fiend continues to haunt what was once the castle's torture chamber

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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field our in-house computer fiend fixed the problem in no time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiends
  1. villains
  2. addicts
  3. lovers
  4. demons
  5. experts
  6. users
  7. ghouls
  8. enthusiasts
Noun
  • Monsters and villains like the Demigorgon and Vecna are even named after real D&D baddies.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But trouble is afoot in Narnia, with each installment of the series promising villains worthy of being Death Eaters — including an evil witch played by none other than Tilda Swinton.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of villains
Noun
  • But what this sequel really seems to be suggesting is that there is nothing scarier than an unstable pop star in 2024, poised on the edge of a public meltdown captured by a million cellphones and consumed by scandal-hungry social-media addicts.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Worry not, Phoenix caffeine addicts.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of addicts
Noun
  • Revival September 30, 2024 — Design lovers with furry friends will want to check out Revival’s new, washable pet mats.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Think luxe portable hand creams that turn an ordinary day into a mini self-care moment or cute succulents for plant lovers who don’t exactly have the greenest thumbs.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • There were no more breakfast meetings or lunch appointments—just an eerie quiet as many of my business connections went into survival mode, battling the financial demons that were dragging their companies into the abyss.
    B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Instead of fearing this feeling and running from it, use this month as a great opportunity to face your inner demons head-on as the Devil card arrives.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of demons
Noun
  • Whether these sweeping changes will be enough to turn the tide remains a point of debate among experts.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company is preparing for Phase II trials and is in discussions with experts in India regarding the best indication for the next phase.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Given the high chances of users doubling down, the possibility of celebrity endorsements moving the needle would be small but not insignificant.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Thousands of users commented on each of Santry’s videos, offering advice and creating their own theories—with many trying to explain why the cadaver dogs stopped by the hole if there was no body.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
  • John Tufts Monsters, ghouls and more than a few Deadpools will be out trick-or-treating Halloween night in Louisville.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The ghouls, ghosts and monsters are dusting off their Halloween best and emerging for another spooky season around Indianapolis.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ghouls
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  • The safety of aluminum as an antiperspirant ingredient has been called into question by clean beauty advocates and natural ingredient enthusiasts.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After stealing the hearts of rom-com fans, tornado enthusiasts and hitmen this year, Glen Powell finally has his next major role dated for 2025.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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