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devil

/'dɛvəl/

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noun
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
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beelzebub lucifer old nick prince of darkness satan the tempter
noun
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
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heller hellion

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mischief-maker bad hat trouble maker troubler troublemaker
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a word used in exclamations of confusion
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"what the devil"

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deuce dickens

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exclaiming exclamation
noun
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
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demon fiend monster ogre

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unpleasant person disagreeable person
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an evil supernatural being
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daemon daimon demon fiend

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evil spirit
verb
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
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annoy bother chafe get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile vex

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displease
verb
coat or stuff with a spicy paste
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"devilled eggs"

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ready cook fix make prepare

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