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dev·il
 devil
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- pronunciation:
- de
v
 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- devil of a, raise the devil
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(often cap.) in Christian theology, the chief spirit of evil, master of Hell, and enemy of God; Satan (prec. by "the").
She prayed that her soul would not go to the Devil for the sin that she had committed.- synonyms:
- Archfiend, Beelzebub, Lucifer, Old Nick, Prince of Darkness, Satan
- similar words:
- archenemy
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| definition 2: |
any evil demon, esp. a subordinate of Satan.
The invaders came like devils from hell.- synonyms:
- demon, fiend, ghoul, succubus
- antonyms:
- angel
- similar words:
- incubus, jinn
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| definition 3: |
an evil-intentioned or wicked person; malefactor.
That devil should be put in prison for life.- synonyms:
- evildoer, knave, malefactor, villain, wrongdoer
- antonyms:
- angel
- similar words:
- criminal, demon, scoundrel
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| definition 4: |
an especially mischievous, clever, or energetic person.
He is reputed to be a devil with the ladies.- synonyms:
- rascal, rogue
- similar words:
- caution, mischief-maker, scamp, terror
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| definition 5: |
a person who has experienced good or bad luck.
He's a lucky devil to have such a wonderful wife.You have to pity those poor devils out there in the trenches. |
| definition 6: |
a printer's apprentice.
- similar words:
- apprentice, printer
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| related words: |
animal, blackguard, demon, maniac, monkey, monster, phantom, villain |
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| phrase: |
devil of a, raise the devil |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
devils, deviling, deviled |
| definition 1: |
to annoy, pester, or tease.
The other children deviled him about his thick glasses.- synonyms:
- annoy, bedevil, pester, tease, torment
- similar words:
- bother, bug, harass, hound, irritate, molest, plague, vex
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| definition 2: |
to prepare (food such as eggs or ham) by chopping finely and adding spicy seasoning.
- similar words:
- curry, spice
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