deviling Synonyms
Strongest:
- tormenting
- chafing
- annoying
- besetting
- irking
- dunning
- fretting
- irritating
- roiling
- hassling
- dogging
- grating
- gnawing
- pestering
- rankling
- vexing
- rasping
- galling
- putting-out
- exasperating
- bedeviling
- troubling
- worrying
- aggravating
- getting
- riling
- piquing
- nettling
- persecuting
- inconveniencing
Strong:
- antagonizing
- angering
- provoking
- outraging
- besieging
- inflaming
- agitating
- harassing
- peeving
- plaguing
- obtruding
- beleaguering
- infuriating
- chivying
- bothering
- bugging
- chivvying
- afflicting
- disturbing
- enraging
- intruding-upon-
- distressing
- maddening
Weak:
Strongest:
- disregarding
- leaving
- slighting
- forgetting
- appeasing
- disregarding
- obliging
- leaving
- appeasing
- ignoring
- ignoring
- obliging
- slighting
- forgetting
Strong:
- disarming
- satisfying
- satisfying
- consoling
- delighting
- pleasing
- comforting
- mollifying
- mollifying
- consoling
- comforting
- placating
- conciliating
- gratifying
- gratifying
- conciliating
- delighting
- pleasing
- disarming
- placating
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.
tormenting, chafing, annoying, besetting, irking, dunning, fretting, irritating, roiling, hassling
disregarding, leaving, slighting, forgetting, appeasing, disregarding, obliging,leaving, appeasing, ignoring
**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.
