devil
devil /ˈdɛvəl/
noun
-
()
An evil supernatural being
(
daemon
, daimon
, fiend
, demon
, devil
)
an evil supernatural being
According to folklore, the demon haunted the abandoned mansion on the hill.
According to folklore, the demon haunted the abandoned mansion on the hill.
-
()
A word used in exclamations of confusion
(
deuce
, dickens
, devil
)
a word used in exclamations of confusion
What the devil
what the devil
The deuce with it
the deuce with it
The dickens you say
the dickens you say
-
()
A rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
(
heller
, devil
, hellion
[ N. American] )
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
He chased the young hellions out of his yard
he chased the young hellions out of his yard
-
A cruel wicked and inhuman person
(
demon
, devil
, monster
, fiend
, ogre
)
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
The notorious criminal was known as a fiend for his ruthless acts.
The notorious criminal was known as a fiend for his ruthless acts.
verb
-
(cooking) coat or stuff with a spicy paste
(
devil
)
(cooking) coat or stuff with a spicy paste
Devilled eggs
devilled eggs
-
Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
(
chafe
, devil
, get at
[Informal] , get to
, gravel
[American] , nark
[British, Slang] , nettle
, rag
, rile
, annoy
, bother
, irritate
, vex
)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
noun
-
()
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
(
Beelzebub
, Old Nick
[Informal] , Prince of Darkness
, Devil
, Lucifer
, Satan
, the Tempter
, archfiend
)
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
The mischievous child was often referred to as a little devil by his parents.
The mischievous child was often referred to as a little devil by his parents.