the Devil

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noun (1)

: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell

the devil

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noun (2)

informal
1
used to make a statement or question more forceful
What the devil are you talking about?
Where the devil have you been?
2
: something that is very difficult or that causes a lot of trouble
The shoes look great, but they're the devil to walk in.

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Williams is the former drummer of the metalcore band the Devil Wears Prada. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 The number of people on the plane at the time of the crash remains unconfirmed but it is speculated Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the metalcore band the Devil Wears Prada, also died in the crash. Thania Garcia, Variety, 22 May 2025 Conti would see his most extensive playing time in the majors with the Devil Rays in 2002. Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 In The Bondsman, murdered bounty hunter Hub Halloran (Bacon) is resurrected by the Devil to trap and send back demons that have escaped from the prison of hell. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Devil

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“The Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Devil. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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