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    devil
    /ˈdɛvl/

    noun

    • 1. (in Christian and Jewish belief) the supreme spirit of evil; Satan: "belief in the Devil"
    • 2. a person with specified characteristics: informal "the cunning old devil" Similar wretchunfortunatecreaturesoul

    verb

    • 1. act as a junior assistant for a barrister or other professional: informal, dated "there is the possibility of devilling for fellow members of the Bar"
    • 2. harass or worry (someone): North American "he was deviled by a new-found fear"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the definition of devil as an evil being, a person who behaves badly, or a way to express surprise or disapproval. See examples, idioms, and translations of devil in different languages.

    • English (US)

      DEVIL meaning: 1. an evil being, often represented in human...

    • Devildom

      DEVILDOM definition: 1. an evil action, activity, or place...

    • Devilry

      DEVILRY definition: 1. an evil action or activity that is...

    • Demonically

      DEMONICALLY definition: 1. in a wild and evil way, like a...

    • Demoniacally

      DEMONIACALLY definition: 1. in a wild and evil way, like a...

    • Satanically

      SATANICALLY definition: 1. in a way that is connected with...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › devilDevil Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word devil, which can mean the supreme spirit of evil, a demon, a wicked person, or a seasoning. See also related phrases and articles about devil.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DevilDevil - Wikipedia

    The Oxford English Dictionary has a variety of definitions for the meaning of "devil", supported by a range of citations: "Devil" may refer to Satan, the supreme spirit of evil, or one of Satan's emissaries or demons that populate Hell, or to one of the spirits that possess a demoniac person; "devil" may refer to one of the "malignant deities ...

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › devilDEVIL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a person who is very clever, energetic, reckless, or mischievous. a person, usually one in unfortunate or pitiable circumstances: The poor devil kept losing jobs through no fault of his own. Also called printer's devil. Printing. a young worker below the level of apprentice in a printing office.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVIL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word devil in English, from theology to slang. Find synonyms, pronunciation, idioms, and examples of devil in sentences.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › devilDevil - definition of devil by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, origin, and usage of the word devil in various contexts, such as religion, law, cooking, and slang. Find synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and related terms for devil.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › devilDevil - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A devil is profoundly bad spirit, being, or monster. Your religious uncle might blame all bad behavior on the influence of the devil. In Christianity, the devil (which is sometimes capitalized), is the essence of evil, also known as Satan.