Devil

/ˈdΙ›vΙ™l/

The meaning and definition of Devil, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An evil creature.
  2. (with article) The chief devil; Satan.
verb
  1. To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
  2. To annoy or bother.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms demon bastard bitch bugger stinker cow
Antonyms angel god God conscience saint cakewalk

Origin

From Old English deofol.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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