Fiend (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /fiːnd/
Definition
An extremely wicked or cruel person, or someone who is excessively addicted to or obsessed with a particular activity or substance.
Examples
The villain in the movie was a heartless fiend who enjoyed causing misery to others.
She is a fitness fiend who spends every morning at the gym before heading to work.
Local legends warned children to stay away from the woods, where a legendary fiend was said to lurk.
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