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Satan

noun Sa·tan \ˈsā-tən\

Definition of SATAN

1
:  the angel who in Jewish belief is commanded by God to tempt humans to sin, to accuse the sinners, and to carry out God's punishment
2
:  the rebellious angel who in Christian belief is the adversary of God and lord of evil
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Origin of SATAN

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew śāṭān adversary
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to SATAN

Synonyms
archfiend, Beelzebub, fiend, Lucifer, Old Nick, devil, serpent

Rhymes with SATAN

Dayton, Drayton, greaten, laten, Layton, Payton, straighten, straiten
SATAN Defined for Kids

Satan

noun Sa·tan \ˈsā-tən\

Definition of SATAN for Kids

:  devil 1

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Satan
  2. satan monkey
  3. Satan's mushroom
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