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an evil spirit; devil or fiend. 2. an evil passion or influence. 3. a person considered extremely wicked, evil, or cruel. 4. a person with great energy, drive, etc.: He's a demon for work.
Oppression in the NT Greek is referring to a person having a host of fallen angels (Satan's army or 'domain' if you want to get Greek savvy) exercised against a person. To be vexed with a demon means to be harassed, tormented or troubled by an evil spirit.