devil

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛvəl/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

An evil creature.

Synonyms
demon
Antonyms
angel god
2 Definition

(with article) The chief devil; Satan.

Antonyms
God
3 Definition

A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.

4 Definition

The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.

Antonyms
angel conscience
Example Sentences
  • The devil in me wants to let him suffer.
5 Definition

A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.

Synonyms
imp rascal scamp scoundrel
Antonyms
angel saint
Example Sentences
  • Those two kids are devils in a toy store.
6 Definition

A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.

Synonyms
bastard bitch bugger stinker
Antonyms
cakewalk piece of cake
Example Sentences
  • That math problem was a devil.
7 Definition

(with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.

Synonyms
deuce dickens fuck heck hell
Example Sentences
  • She is having a devil of a time fixing it.
8 Definition

A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.

Synonyms
bugger cow sod
9 Definition

A dust devil.

10 Definition

(Christian Science) An evil or erring entity.

11 Definition

(in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.

Example Sentences
  • devil strip
12 Definition

A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.

13 Definition

A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.

14 Definition

A Tasmanian devil.

15 Definition

An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.

2 Definition

To annoy or bother.

Synonyms
bedevil
3 Definition

To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.

4 Definition

To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy: