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satan Synonyms
Another word for satan
Choosing another word for satan depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
(Usually capitalized) In Abrahamic religions, the supreme spirit of evil, spiritual adversary of God and humanity, and ruler of Hell; the Devil.
Usage Example
"In John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost, devil is portrayed as a proud and rebellious fallen angel."
Strongest
devil
lucifer
Strong
beelzebub
mephistopheles
archfiend
• noun (Context 2)
A profoundly wicked, cruel, or malevolent person or adversary.
Usage Example
"The tyrannical ruler was regarded by his oppressed subjects as a veritable devil."
Strongest
devil
Strong
fiend
demon
monster
Opposites of satan
The opposite of satan shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
angel
saint
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Satan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/satan