What is another word for energumens?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛnəɡjˌuːmɛnz] (IPA)

Energumens are individuals who are believed to be possessed by an evil spirit. Synonyms for this term include the word "demoniacs," which refers to people who are thought to have been taken over by an evil or demonic force. Other synonyms that can be used to describe energumens include "possessed," "haunted," and "tormented." These words all indicate a strong belief that a person has been overtaken by an entity or force beyond their control. Other related terms include "exorcism," which is the practice of removing evil spirits from a person, and "possession," which is the state of being controlled by an outside force.

What are the hypernyms for Energumens?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Energumens

  • This story is much worth recalling just now when so many wise men and soothsayers appear to be burdened with a message to the masses. … I can not remember a time when so many energumens were so variously proclaiming the Word to the multitude and telling them what they must do to be saved. This being so, it occurred to me, as I say, that the story of Isaiah might have something in it to steady and compose the human spirit until this tyranny of windiness is overpast.
    Albert Jay Nock

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