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fiend Synonyms

Another word for fiend

Choosing another word for fiend depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An evil spirit or demon, or the Devil himself.

Usage Example

"In medieval folklore, travelers avoided the dark forest out of fear that a malevolent demon lurked among the trees."

Strongest
demon
devil
Strong
imp
Weak
goblin

• noun (Context 2)

A wicked, cruel, or inhumanly malicious person.

Usage Example

"The detective vowed to bring the ruthless monster responsible for the crimes to justice."

Strongest
monster
Strong
villain
brute
miscreant
reprobate
scoundrel
wretch
sadist

• noun (Context 3)

A person who is excessively fond of, obsessed with, or addicted to a particular activity, habit, or substance.

Usage Example

"My brother is a total coffee fanatic who cannot start his workday without a double espresso."

Strongest
fanatic
Strong
addict
junkie
enthusiast
devotee
freak
buff
aficionado

• verb (Context 4)

To crave or desire something intensely or obsessively (used especially in informal contexts).

Usage Example

"After studying in the library for six hours straight, she was fiending for a late-night snack."

Strongest
crave
Strong
hanker
yearn
thirst
hunger

Opposites of fiend

The opposite of fiend shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

angel
saint
seraph
cherub
humanitarian
benefactor
See all opposites of fiend

• Nearby Words

fieldstone
fieldwork
fieldworker
fiend
fiendish
fiendishly
fierce

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