Demonization

de;mon variant(s): or dae;mon function: noun etymology: middle english demon, from late latin amp; latin; late latin daemon evil spirit, from latin, divinity, spirit, from greek daimōn, probably from daiesthai to distribute — more at tidedate: 13th century 1 a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin2 usually daemon : an attendant power or spirit : genius3 usually daemon : a supernatural being of greek mythology intermediate between gods and men4 : one that has exceptional enthusiasm, drive, or effectiveness lt;a demon for workgt;— de;mo;ni;an adjective — de;mon;i;za;tion noun — de;mon;ize transitive verb