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faustus Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

(capitalized) The protagonist of a classic German legend and numerous literary works (notably by Christopher Marlowe), a scholar who trades his soul to the Devil (Mephistopheles) in exchange for supreme knowledge and worldly power.

Usage Example

"In Marlowe's tragedy, Doctor faust grows disillusioned with traditional academic disciplines and turns to necromancy."

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faust

• noun (Context 2)

(capitalized) By extension, a person who compromises their moral integrity or spiritual principles in order to achieve ambitious material success, power, or knowledge.

Usage Example

"Critics portrayed the overly ambitious executive as a modern faust willing to sacrifice public safety for corporate dominance."

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faust

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Faustus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/faustus
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