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an evil spirit; devil or fiend. 2. an evil passion or influence. 3. a person considered extremely wicked, evil, or cruel. 4. a person with great energy, drive, etc.: He's a demon for work.
1821, to make into a demon (literally or figuratively), from Medieval Latin daemonizare, from Latin daemon (see demon). Greek daimonizesthai meant to be possessed by a demon.. Related: Demonized; demonizing.