Demonology vs. Affliction — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Demonology and Affliction
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Demonology
Demonology is the study of demons or beliefs about demons, and the hierarchy of demons. They may be nonhuman, separable souls, or discarnate spirits which have never inhabited a body.
Affliction
A cause of pain or harm
A crippling affliction of the nervous system
Demonology
The study of demons.
Affliction
A condition of pain, suffering, or distress
The affliction of arthritis.
Demonology
Belief in demons.
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Affliction
A cause of pain, suffering, or distress
"The mount twists wind and weather to alter them into afflictions as a heartless monarch does laws" (William Least Heat-Moon).
Demonology
A list or catalog of one's enemies
“As the years passed [the magazine's] demonology expanded to include Bolsheviks, radicals, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal, Government work programs or aid programs of any kind” (Maggie Nichols).
Affliction
A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
Demonology
The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.
Affliction
Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.
Demonology
A treatise on demons; a supposititious science which treats of demons and their manifestations.
Affliction
The cause of continued pain of body or mind, as sickness, losses, etc.; an instance of grievous distress; a pain or grief.
To repay that money will be a biting affliction.
Affliction
The state of being afflicted; a state of pain, distress, or grief.
Some virtues are seen only in affliction.
Affliction
A state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
Affliction
A condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
Affliction
A cause of great suffering and distress
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