evil spirit

A supernatural being or malevolent entity believed to cause harm, misfortune, or possession, often referenced in folklore, religion, and superstition.

ruСверхъестественное существо или злобная сущность, которая, как считается, причиняет вред, несчастья или вызывает одержимость, часто упоминаемая в фольклоре, религии и суевериях.esSer sobrenatural o entidad maligna que se cree que causa daño, desgracias o posesión, mencionado a menudo en el folclore, la religión y las supersticiones.frÊtre surnaturel ou entité malveillante que l'on croit capable de causer du mal, des malheurs ou une possession, souvent évoqué dans le folklore, la religion et les superstitions.deEin übernatürliches Wesen oder eine bösartige Macht, die Schaden, Unglück oder Besessenheit verursachen soll und häufig in Folklore, Religion und Aberglauben erwähnt wird.ptEntidade sobrenatural ou ser maligno que se acredita causar mal, infortúnio ou possessão, frequentemente mencionado no folclore, na religião e em superstições.zh指超自然存在或邪恶的灵体，被认为会带来伤害、灾祸或使人着魔，常见于民间传说、宗教和迷信中。arكائن خارق للطبيعة أو قوة شريرة يُعتقد أنها تسبب الأذى أو المصائب أو المسّ والجنون، وتذكر كثيراً في الفولكلور والدين والخرافات.

1. Malevolent supernatural being B2 formal

   A supernatural entity believed to cause harm, misfortune, or moral corruption.

   • The villagers believed an evil spirit haunted the old house.
   • Ancient texts describe rituals to ward off evil spirits.
   • He felt as if an evil spirit was trying to influence his thoughts.

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2. Personification of wickedness B2 informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a person or force that is extremely cruel or malicious.

   • The dictator was often described as an evil spirit in human form.
   • Greed can be an evil spirit that drives people to do terrible things.
   • She fought against the evil spirit of corruption in the company.

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