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DEVIL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Devil.

How to pronounce devil:

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Devil - as a noun

An evil supernatural being

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
daemondaimondemonfiend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evil spirit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(judeo-christian and islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of god; tempter of mankind; master of hell

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beelzebubluciferold nickprince of darknesssatanthe tempter

A word used in exclamations of confusion

Example: "What the devil"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deucedickens

A rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)

Example: "He chased the young hellions out of his yard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hellerhellion

A cruel wicked and inhuman person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demonfiendmonsterogre
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Devil - as a verb

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoybotherchafeget atget togravelirritatenarknettleragrilevex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Coat or stuff with a spicy paste

Example: "Devilled eggs"

Example Sentences

"He is known to be the devil of the company, always causing trouble."
"The young boy was scared of the devil in his nightmares."
"She had a devil of a time trying to fix her car."
"The devil suddenly appeared before them, wearing a black cloak."
"Don't trust him, he's a cunning devil."
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Word Game Points

Is DEVIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEVIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DEVIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEVIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DEVIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devil is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEVIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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