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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

    DEVIL definition: 1. an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns 2. a powerful evil…. Learn more.

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

    The meaning of DEVIL is the personal supreme spirit of evil often represented in Christian belief as the tempter of humankind, the leader of all apostate angels, and the ruler of hell —usually used with the—often used as an interjection, an intensive, or a generalized term of abuse.

  4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › DevilDevil - Wikipedia

    A devil is the personification of evil as it is conceived in various cultures and religious traditions. [1] . It is seen as the objectification of a hostile and destructive force. [2] .

  5. 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.

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

    1. proper noun B2. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the Devil is the most powerful evil spirit. 2. countable noun B2. A devil is an evil spirit. ...the idea of angels with wings and devils with horns and hoofs. Synonyms: evil spirit, demon, fiend, ghoul More Synonyms of devil. 3. countable noun.

  7. 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.

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

    dev·il. (dĕv′əl) n. 1. often Devil In many religions, the major personified spirit of evil, ruler of Hell, and foe of God. Used with the. 2. A subordinate evil spirit; a demon. 3. A wicked or malevolent person. 4. A person: a handsome devil; the poor devil. 5. An energetic, mischievous, daring, or clever person. 6. Printing A printer's devil. 7.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondevil noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of devil noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › devilDEVIL Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    a person, usually one in unfortunate or pitiable circumstances: The poor devil kept losing jobs through no fault of his own.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › devilDevil Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    DEVIL meaning: 1 : the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell; 2 : an evil spirit