satanic
adjective
sa·tan·ic
sə-ˈta-nik 
sā-
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism
satanic pride
satanic rites
2
: characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness
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the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark
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But the dude came out sporting the American flag, everyone was fully clothed and there was no obvious signs of satanic worship.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
During the ’90s, protesters decried Marilyn Manson’s music and performances as offensive, obscene, satanic, degrading toward women, and promoting violence and abuse; fans and supporters argued that the shock value was actually in service of thought-provoking social commentary.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
This yearslong wave of mass hysteria came to be known as the satanic panic.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Carrollton residents are on edge after a person was seen outside a home wearing a satanic mask and holding a sign with an apocalyptic reference from the Bible.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
During the ’90s, protesters decried Marilyn Manson’s music and performances as offensive, obscene, satanic, degrading toward women, and promoting violence and abuse; fans and supporters argued that the shock value was actually in service of thought-provoking social commentary.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
This yearslong wave of mass hysteria came to be known as the satanic panic.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Carrollton residents are on edge after a person was seen outside a home wearing a satanic mask and holding a sign with an apocalyptic reference from the Bible.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Satanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanic. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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