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or diabolic
as in demonic
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit
the police quickly mobilized to track down the diabolical criminals before they struck again
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Recent Examples of diabolical
The Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker will reportedly portray the husband of Streep’s diabolical fashion magazine maven Miranda Priestly.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
These diabolical onslaughts are further weaponized by the reckless defunding of scientific and medical research and the undermining of public libraries (including the Library of Congress), museums, and other cultural institutions.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
Play diabolical games, face off against the Front Man, and betray your friends for a chance to win it all.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 June 2025
Rice owns that record now with a diabolical 197 receiving touchdowns.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
These diabolical onslaughts are further weaponized by the reckless defunding of scientific and medical research and the undermining of public libraries (including the Library of Congress), museums, and other cultural institutions.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
Play diabolical games, face off against the Front Man, and betray your friends for a chance to win it all.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 June 2025
Rice owns that record now with a diabolical 197 receiving touchdowns.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diabolical
Adjective
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The Context Annabelle is said to be possessed by a demonic entity and inspired the 2013 film The Conjuring.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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The Warrens are also famous for their investigation of a haunted house in Amityville, NY, and the 1980s Connecticut poltergeist case based on a Warren case, in which demonic possession was used unsuccessfully as a defense in a murder trial.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Across the 14-track LP, the producer fuses club beats, acidic bars, and Middle Eastern percussion into a slightly sinister shade of electronica.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
18 July 2025
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Lex outmaneuvers the titular hero for most of Superman, turning the public against him by uncovering the entirety of the sinister message from his Kryptonian parents and orchestrating a political conflict for personal gain.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Historically, antisemitic conspiracy theories have revolved around the idea that a shadowy and evil Jewish elite secretly controls the world, and ritualistic child abuse is a common trope within them.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Attacks are now surging across the U.S., targeting citizens with malicious texts, emails and popups.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Because the malicious screen is transparent, there are no visual cues to suggest anything suspicious is happening.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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“Diabolical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diabolical. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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