Definition of diabolism in English:

diabolism

noun dʌɪˈabəlɪz(ə)mdaɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm

mass noun

Worship of the Devil.
Example sentencesExamples
- Of these, the most striking is Matthew G. Lewis, whose novel The Monk cast aside Radcliffe's decorum in its sensational depictions of diabolism and incestuous rape.
- White relied on a diabolism like this to induce a fall in the sunny paradise of Australia.
- Proctor saw this and feared, for diabolism was a practice unheard of.
- Where did this hatred of Witchcraft begin and who is responsible for spreading the myths of diabolism, devil-worship, infanticide and crazed orgiastic rites?
- The ultimate Evil in the film turns out to originate from Ghul's excessive zeal, not from some hoaky diabolism.
- Effective diabolism shows the existence of Satan, so the corresponding presence of his greater adversary is at least strongly implied.
- It is an irreverence which comes to what is, for me, its crisis when articles by serious anarchists, Chiaromonte and Goodman, are presented along with the cud of fin-de-siècle diabolism.
- Their performances invariably involve roughly equal measures of cruelty, obscenity, sacrilege, diabolism, and Norse paganism (thus accomplishing the difficult feat of simultaneously blaspheming both the Christian God and Odin).
Synonyms
the supernatural, the paranormal, supernaturalism, magic, black magic, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, wizardry, the black arts, kabbalah, cabbalism, occultism, devil worship, devilry, voodoo, hoodoo, white magic, witchery, witching, orenda, mysticism

Derivatives

diabolist

noun

Soames was an English self-declared Catholic diabolist poet minor to the point of invisibility.
Example sentencesExamples
- To achieve this the diabolists at the Gummi factory have two options.
- Like probably nearly everyone (apart from diabolists, gays and people who think we should try and stop AIDS spreading) I was saddened to hear of his passing.
- It is a high vantage point overlooking the town, a place where a murderous diabolist could hide from the implacable huntress on his trail and from which he can watch and direct his unliving army.

Origin

Early 17th century: from ecclesiastical Latin diabolus or Greek diabolos 'devil' + -ism.

Definition of diabolism in US English:

diabolism

noundīˈabəˌlizəmdaɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm

1Worship of the Devil.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ultimate Evil in the film turns out to originate from Ghul's excessive zeal, not from some hoaky diabolism.
- Of these, the most striking is Matthew G. Lewis, whose novel The Monk cast aside Radcliffe's decorum in its sensational depictions of diabolism and incestuous rape.
- Proctor saw this and feared, for diabolism was a practice unheard of.
- White relied on a diabolism like this to induce a fall in the sunny paradise of Australia.
- It is an irreverence which comes to what is, for me, its crisis when articles by serious anarchists, Chiaromonte and Goodman, are presented along with the cud of fin-de-siècle diabolism.
- Effective diabolism shows the existence of Satan, so the corresponding presence of his greater adversary is at least strongly implied.
- Their performances invariably involve roughly equal measures of cruelty, obscenity, sacrilege, diabolism, and Norse paganism (thus accomplishing the difficult feat of simultaneously blaspheming both the Christian God and Odin).
- Where did this hatred of Witchcraft begin and who is responsible for spreading the myths of diabolism, devil-worship, infanticide and crazed orgiastic rites?
Synonyms
the supernatural, the paranormal, supernaturalism, magic, black magic, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, wizardry, the black arts, kabbalah, cabbalism, occultism, devil worship, devilry, voodoo, hoodoo, white magic, witchery, witching, orenda, mysticism
1. 1.1 Devilish or atrociously wicked conduct.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Much has been made of the grim stare revealed in the most famous photograph of her, a supposed ‘look of evil’ that strikes me as more like sleepiness than diabolism.
  On the one hand, Schiller creates a character of pure Shakespearean diabolism in Franz von Moor, who disinherits his elder brother and seeks to seduce his beloved, Amalia.
  Whatever be their duplicity and diabolism, they cannot be faulted when they say there is no installation in their country costlier than a Cruise missile.
  But, once Richard is crowned and has no need to play the hypocrite, one yearns for a touch of genuine diabolism.
  Now, Hollingworth's contrived diabolism in the public eye has reached new heights: he has committed crimes against those who no longer live.

Origin

Early 17th century: from ecclesiastical Latin diabolus or Greek diabolos ‘devil’ + -ism.

单词	diabolism
释义	Definition of diabolism in English: diabolism noun dʌɪˈabəlɪz(ə)mdaɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm mass noun Worship of the Devil. Example sentencesExamples Of these, the most striking is Matthew G. Lewis, whose novel The Monk cast aside Radcliffe's decorum in its sensational depictions of diabolism and incestuous rape. White relied on a diabolism like this to induce a fall in the sunny paradise of Australia. Proctor saw this and feared, for diabolism was a practice unheard of. Where did this hatred of Witchcraft begin and who is responsible for spreading the myths of diabolism, devil-worship, infanticide and crazed orgiastic rites? The ultimate Evil in the film turns out to originate from Ghul's excessive zeal, not from some hoaky diabolism. Effective diabolism shows the existence of Satan, so the corresponding presence of his greater adversary is at least strongly implied. It is an irreverence which comes to what is, for me, its crisis when articles by serious anarchists, Chiaromonte and Goodman, are presented along with the cud of fin-de-siècle diabolism. Their performances invariably involve roughly equal measures of cruelty, obscenity, sacrilege, diabolism, and Norse paganism (thus accomplishing the difficult feat of simultaneously blaspheming both the Christian God and Odin). Synonyms the supernatural, the paranormal, supernaturalism, magic, black magic, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, wizardry, the black arts, kabbalah, cabbalism, occultism, devil worship, devilry, voodoo, hoodoo, white magic, witchery, witching, orenda, mysticism Derivatives diabolist noun Soames was an English self-declared Catholic diabolist poet minor to the point of invisibility. Example sentencesExamples To achieve this the diabolists at the Gummi factory have two options. Like probably nearly everyone (apart from diabolists, gays and people who think we should try and stop AIDS spreading) I was saddened to hear of his passing. It is a high vantage point overlooking the town, a place where a murderous diabolist could hide from the implacable huntress on his trail and from which he can watch and direct his unliving army. Origin Early 17th century: from ecclesiastical Latin diabolus or Greek diabolos 'devil' + -ism. Definition of diabolism in US English: diabolism noundīˈabəˌlizəmdaɪˈæbəˌlɪzəm 1Worship of the Devil. Example sentencesExamples The ultimate Evil in the film turns out to originate from Ghul's excessive zeal, not from some hoaky diabolism. Of these, the most striking is Matthew G. Lewis, whose novel The Monk cast aside Radcliffe's decorum in its sensational depictions of diabolism and incestuous rape. Proctor saw this and feared, for diabolism was a practice unheard of. White relied on a diabolism like this to induce a fall in the sunny paradise of Australia. It is an irreverence which comes to what is, for me, its crisis when articles by serious anarchists, Chiaromonte and Goodman, are presented along with the cud of fin-de-siècle diabolism. Effective diabolism shows the existence of Satan, so the corresponding presence of his greater adversary is at least strongly implied. Their performances invariably involve roughly equal measures of cruelty, obscenity, sacrilege, diabolism, and Norse paganism (thus accomplishing the difficult feat of simultaneously blaspheming both the Christian God and Odin). Where did this hatred of Witchcraft begin and who is responsible for spreading the myths of diabolism, devil-worship, infanticide and crazed orgiastic rites? Synonyms the supernatural, the paranormal, supernaturalism, magic, black magic, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, wizardry, the black arts, kabbalah, cabbalism, occultism, devil worship, devilry, voodoo, hoodoo, white magic, witchery, witching, orenda, mysticism 1.1 Devilish or atrociously wicked conduct. Example sentencesExamples Much has been made of the grim stare revealed in the most famous photograph of her, a supposed ‘look of evil’ that strikes me as more like sleepiness than diabolism. On the one hand, Schiller creates a character of pure Shakespearean diabolism in Franz von Moor, who disinherits his elder brother and seeks to seduce his beloved, Amalia. Whatever be their duplicity and diabolism, they cannot be faulted when they say there is no installation in their country costlier than a Cruise missile. But, once Richard is crowned and has no need to play the hypocrite, one yearns for a touch of genuine diabolism. Now, Hollingworth's contrived diabolism in the public eye has reached new heights: he has committed crimes against those who no longer live. Origin Early 17th century: from ecclesiastical Latin diabolus or Greek diabolos ‘devil’ + -ism.
随便看	keeping of keeping one's eyes open/peeled keeping one's eyes peeled/skinned (keeping one's head) above water keeping one's light under a bushel keep in good condition keeping out keeping people at arm's length keeping place keeping-room keepings keeping secret keeping under control keeping up keeping up with the joneses keep in her place keep in his place keep in line keep in mind keep in one's employ keep in one's memory keep in one's mind keep in order keep in repair keep in reserve