1. evil spirits or devils in religious or mythological belief
2. people who are very cruel, evil, or energetic
Usage: figurative
3. inner fears, anxieties, or personal struggles that torment someone
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Ancient texts describe demons as supernatural beings that tempt humans.
• The horror movie featured demons rising from the underworld.
• She called her ex-husband and his friends a bunch of demons.
• The athlete played like a demon on the field, never stopping.
• He’s been battling his inner demons since the accident.
• Therapy helped her confront the demons of her past.
• The demons of addiction haunted him for years.