devil (Meaning)
devil (n)
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
an evil supernatural being
a word used in exclamations of confusion
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
devil (v)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
coat or stuff with a spicy paste
devil (n.)
The Evil One; Satan, represented as the tempter and spiritual of mankind.
An evil spirit; a demon.
A very wicked person; hence, any great evil.
An expletive of surprise, vexation, or emphasis, or, ironically, of negation.
A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.
A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.
devil (v. t.)
To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
To grill with Cayenne pepper; to season highly in cooking, as with pepper.
Synonyms & Antonyms of devil
devil Sentence Examples
- **Devil** figures often appear in folklore and literature as embodiments of evil and temptation.
- In Christianity, the **devil** is seen as a fallen angel who opposes God and leads humans astray.
- The idiom "make a deal with the **devil**" signifies sacrificing something valuable for immediate gain.
- The **devil's advocate** plays the role of arguing against a proposed idea to expose potential flaws or weaknesses.
- Appealing to one's inner **devil** suggests indulging in temptation or risky behavior.
- The phrase "wearing your **devil** horns" implies being in a particularly bad mood or displaying hostility.
- The **devilish** grin on his face hinted at his mischievous intentions.
- The storm raged with **devilish** fury, tearing through the landscape.
- The cult leader's **devilish** influence manipulated his followers into dangerous acts.
- Superstitious beliefs often associate certain symbols or numbers with the **devil**.
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**Devil** figures often appear in folklore and literature as embodiments of evil and temptation.
In Christianity, the **devil** is seen as a fallen angel who opposes God and leads humans astray.
The idiom "make a deal with the **devil**" signifies sacrificing something valuable for immediate gain.
The **devil's advocate** plays the role of arguing against a proposed idea to expose potential flaws or weaknesses.
