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Vocabulary Entry
faust
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for knowledge or power.
Example Sentences
"In the play, Faust seeks the meaning of life and ultimately makes a deal with Mephistopheles."
"The story of Faust has been told in various adaptations throughout literature."
"Many consider Faust a classic example of the struggle between good and evil."
V
verb
To make a pact or agreement in exchange for something valuable.
Example Sentences
"He fausted away his morals for a chance at fame."
"In a fit of ambition, she fausted her integrity for a promotion."
"The artist fausted his chance at true creativity for commercial success."