1. Plural of demonism; beliefs, practices, or doctrines associated with demons or demonic forces.
Usage: Formal or academic usage; Often used in religious or historical contexts
2. Instances or manifestations of demonic behavior or influence.
Usage: Literary or theological usage

Examples

• Medieval scholars studied various demonisms to understand folk beliefs about evil spirits.
• The historian examined demonisms in Renaissance Europe as part of her research on superstition.
• Religious texts often describe demonisms as corrupting influences on human morality.
• Anthropologists documented demonisms in different cultures to compare supernatural beliefs.
• The novel portrayed the protagonist's struggle against the demonisms that plagued the village.