1. plural of antichrist; persons or forces believed to oppose or work against Christ or Christian teachings
Usage: often capitalized in religious contexts; can refer to a specific prophesied figure in Christian theology or more broadly to any opponent of Christianity
2. plural of antichrist; persons or things that are the direct opposite of what is expected or desired
Usage: figurative or secular use

Examples

• In medieval theology, scholars debated the identity of the antichrists mentioned in biblical prophecy.
• Some religious groups viewed certain historical figures as antichrists.
• The novel portrayed the antagonists as antichrists working to undermine the protagonist's mission.
• Early Christian writings warned believers about the coming of antichrists before the end times.
• He called the new policies antichrists to his original vision for the organization.
• The preacher spoke about antichrists in the context of spiritual warfare.