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31 Definitions of: devil

1. noun, theol the chief spirit of evil and enemy of God, often represented as the ruler of hell and often depicted as a human figure with horns, cloven hoofs, and tail
2. noun, theol one of the subordinate evil spirits of traditional Jewish and Christian belief
3. noun, a person or animal regarded as cruel, wicked, or ill-natured
4. noun, a person or animal regarded as unfortunate or wretched
5. noun, a person or animal regarded as clever, daring, mischievous, or energetic
6. noun, something difficult or annoying
7. noun, Christian Science the opposite of truth; an error, lie, or false belief in sin, sickness, and death
8. noun, (in Malaysia) a ghost
9. noun, a portable furnace or brazier, esp one used in road-making or one used by plumbers. Compare salamander
10. noun, any of various mechanical devices, usually with teeth, such as a machine for making wooden screws or a rag-tearing machine
11. noun, See printer's devil
12. noun, law (in England) a junior barrister who does work for another in order to gain experience, usually for a half fee
13. noun, meteorol a small whirlwind in arid areas that raises dust or sand in a column
14. noun, between the devil and the deep blue sea between equally undesirable alternatives
15. noun, devil of (intensifier)
16. noun, give the devil his due to acknowledge the talent or the success of an opponent or unpleasant person
17. noun, go to the devil a) to fail or become dissipated b) used to express annoyance with the person causing it
18. noun, like the devil with great speed, determination, etc
19. noun, play the devil with to make much worse; upset considerably
20. noun, raise the devil a) to cause a commotion b) to make a great protest
21. noun, talk (or speak) of the devil! used when an absent person who has been the subject of conversation appears
22. noun, the devil! a) used in such phrases as what the devil, where the devil, etc b) an exclamation of anger, surprise, disgust, etc
23. noun, the devil's own a very difficult or problematic (thing)
24. noun, (let) the devil take the hindmost look after oneself and leave others to their fate
25. noun, the devil to pay problems or trouble to be faced as a consequence of an action
26. noun, the very devil something very difficult or awkward
27. verb, to prepare (esp meat, poultry, or fish) by coating with a highly flavoured spiced paste or mixture of condiments before cooking
28. verb, to tear (rags) with a devil
29. verb, to serve as a printer's devil
30. verb, to do hackwork, esp for a lawyer or author; perform arduous tasks, often without pay or recognition of one's services
31. verb, to harass, vex, torment, etc
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Synonyms:	soul, pickle (Brit. informal), monkey (informal), scoundrel, demon, fiend, ghoul, brute, monster, savage	And more...

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