deviling Synonyms
Strongest:
- troubling
- exasperating
- dunning
- riling
- hassling
- vexing
- aggravating
- dogging
- worrying
- chafing
- galling
- pestering
- roiling
- tormenting
- rankling
- putting-out
- irking
- rasping
- persecuting
- piquing
- besetting
- inconveniencing
- bedeviling
- fretting
- grating
- nettling
- gnawing
- getting
- irritating
- annoying
Strong:
- bugging
- outraging
- bothering
- intruding-upon-
- maddening
- infuriating
- chivying
- besieging
- obtruding
- enraging
- antagonizing
- chivvying
- provoking
- disturbing
- beleaguering
- harassing
- afflicting
- inflaming
- peeving
- agitating
- plaguing
- angering
- distressing
Weak:
Strongest:
- slighting
- ignoring
- appeasing
- disregarding
- forgetting
- leaving
- ignoring
- disregarding
- obliging
- slighting
- forgetting
- leaving
- obliging
- appeasing
Strong:
- satisfying
- consoling
- satisfying
- gratifying
- placating
- placating
- mollifying
- conciliating
- disarming
- disarming
- comforting
- delighting
- pleasing
- pleasing
- mollifying
- delighting
- gratifying
- consoling
- comforting
- conciliating
Weak:
deviling Meaning
deviling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Devil
deviling (n.)
A young devil.
deviling Sentence Examples
- **Present Continuous:** The chef is currently **deviling** the eggs, preparing the creamy yolk filling for the appetizer.
- **Past Continuous:** We were all **deviling** around in the kitchen, helping each other prepare the dishes for the party. (Informal, playful)
- **Future:** She plans on **deviling** the crabs for the upcoming seafood feast.
- **Gerund:** **Deviling** eggs is a quick and easy way to create a delicious party snack.
- **Participle (adjectival):** The **deviling** process involves scooping out the yolks, mixing them with seasonings, and refilling the egg whites.
- **Participle (adverbial):** **Deviling** the eggs with a touch of sriracha adds a nice kick to the flavor.
- **Informal:** Don't worry, I'm just **deviling** around, trying to lighten the mood. (Playful act of teasing or joking)
- **Figurative:** **Deviling** someone with constant teasing can be hurtful and lead to conflict.
- **Archaic:** In historical contexts, "deviling" could refer to **tormenting** or **causing malicious trouble**. (Rare usage)
- **Emphasis:** He went **deviling** off after the argument, clearly upset and needing space. (Informal, emphasizes intensity of leaving)
FAQs About the word deviling
of Devil, A young devil.
troubling, exasperating, dunning, riling, hassling, vexing, aggravating, dogging, worrying, chafing
slighting, ignoring, appeasing, disregarding, forgetting, leaving, ignoring, disregarding, obliging, slighting
**Present Continuous:** The chef is currently **deviling** the eggs, preparing the creamy yolk filling for the appetizer.
**Past Continuous:** We were all **deviling** around in the kitchen, helping each other prepare the dishes for the party. (Informal, playful)
**Future:** She plans on **deviling** the crabs for the upcoming seafood feast.
**Gerund:** **Deviling** eggs is a quick and easy way to create a delicious party snack.
