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单词 Satan
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Satan

noun

Sa·​tan ˈsā-tᵊn How to pronounce Satan (audio)
1
: the angel who in Jewish belief is commanded by God to tempt humans to sin, to accuse the sinners, and to carry out God's punishment
2
: the rebellious angel who in Christian belief is the adversary of God and lord of evil

Synonyms

  • archfiend
  • Beelzebub
  • devil
  • fiend
  • Lucifer
  • Old Nick
  • serpent
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Example Sentences

some people believe that Satan can successfully tempt almost anyone with lies and flattery

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew śāṭān adversary

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Satan

noun

Sa·​tan ˈsā-tᵊn How to pronounce Satan (audio)
: devil sense 1

Satan

noun

as in devil
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell some people believe that Satan can successfully tempt almost anyone with lies and flattery

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • devil
  • Lucifer
  • serpent
  • archfiend
  • Beelzebub
  • Old Nick
  • fiend
  • dickens
  • deuce
  • Mephistopheles
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