devil
devil
devil - Dictionary definition and meaning for word devil
Definition
(noun) (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
Definition
(noun) an evil supernatural being
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(noun) a word used in exclamations of confusion
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(noun) a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
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(noun) a cruel wicked and inhuman person
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(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
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(verb) coat or stuff with a spicy paste
(noun) (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
Definition
(noun) an evil supernatural being
Definition
(noun) a word used in exclamations of confusion
Example Sentence
- what the devil
- the deuce with it
- the dickens you say
Definition
(noun) a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
Example Sentence
- he chased the young hellions out of his yard
Definition
(noun) a cruel wicked and inhuman person
Definition
(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Synonyms :
annoy
,
bother
,
chafe
,
get at
,
get to
,
gravel
,
irritate
,
nark
,
nettle
,
rag
,
rile
,
vex
Example Sentence
- Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
- It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
Definition
(verb) coat or stuff with a spicy paste
Example Sentence
- devilled eggs