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Fiend
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Simple meaning
What does Fiend mean?
An evil figure or intense enthusiast.
Dictionary definition
An evil spirit or very wicked person in stories; also an informal word for someone who loves something intensely.
Example sentences
Fiend in a sentence
easy
The story had a terrible fiend.
medium
He is a puzzle fiend who plays every day.
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Fiend can sound harsh if used about a person, but it can also be playful in phrases like coffee fiend.
Synonyms
Words like Fiend
villainA wicked character or wrongdoer.
evilRelated word that supports the meaning of fiend.
Antonyms
Opposite words
heroA brave or admirable character.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fiend, depending on context.
Word family
Fiend word family
Base word
fiend
noun
fiends
More than one fiend.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fiend mean?
Fiend means an evil figure or intense enthusiast.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fiend?
Villain is close in meaning to fiend in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fiend?
Hero contrasts with fiend.
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