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Faustian

Description:

Faustian refers to something that involves a dangerous or sinister pursuit of power, often at the cost of one's moral integrity or soul. It is often associated with a pact made with the devil in exchange for knowledge or worldly gain.

Examples:

As an adjective:

1. He was trapped in a faustian bargain, exchanging his ethics for wealth and success.

2. The movie portrayed the protagonist's faustian journey from righteous scholar to corrupt tycoon.

As a noun:

1. The character in the play made a faustian pact with the devil to gain magical powers.

2. The book explored the psychological consequences of a faustian deal.

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