Satanism (noun)

The worship of Satan or the powers of evil, typically as a religious cult or belief system.

Origin:

Derived from the name 'satan'.

Examples:

1. He was accused of practicing satanism and conducting black magic rituals.
2. She was horrified to learn that her teenage son was involved in a satanic cult.
3. The satanism belief system is based on the worship of evil and rejection of traditional religious beliefs.
4. The police investigation uncovered a satanic ritual that involved animal sacrifice.
5. Many people associate satanism with violence, death and destruction, but those who practice it see it as a way of life.