daemon

[US]/ˈdi:mən/
[UK]/ˈdimən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a supernatural being of a nature intermediate between gods and humans in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a guardian spirit.
Word Forms
Pluraldaemons

Example Sentences

a daemon process running in the background

the daemon of addiction haunted him

the daemon whispered tempting thoughts in her ear

the daemon in the machine caused the system to crash

he felt like a daemon possessed him during the competition

the daemon of doubt crept into her mind

the software was protected by a license daemon

the daemon of procrastination kept him from finishing his work

she felt like a daemon was watching her every move

the daemon of fear paralyzed him with its grip

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