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fiend

noun

/fiːnd/

Meaning

an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing

He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.

demon, villain, monster, addict

angel, saint

computer fiend, puzzle fiend, fiend for speed

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘sav...

A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.

a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end

A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it

Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy or truthfulness.