Australian English Meaning of devil

devil

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Definitions and Meaning of devil in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

devil (v)

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

coat or stuff with a spicy paste

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word devil

devil

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