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as in Satan
capitalized
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell
the Devil is traditionally seen as a being who relentlessly tempts people to commit evil
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as in demon
an evil spirit
acted as if possessed by some devil
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as in man
a member of the human race
that poor devil never did achieve his dream
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4
as in monkey
an appealingly mischievous person
why, you little devil!
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as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
he's a devil to everyone he does business with
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as in to torment
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Recent Examples of devil
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 May 2025
Image An earnest aspiring journalist (Anne Hathaway) takes the assistant job from hell at an iconic fashion magazine; the very chic devil is played by a terrifying, ice-blonde Meryl Streep.
—Leah Greenblatt, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 16 Mar. 2023
Highlights include a variety of cheese, smoked salmon, prosciutto, deviled egg salad, biscuits, bagels and baguettes and cinnamon rolls.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2020
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Noun
On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 May 2025
Image An earnest aspiring journalist (Anne Hathaway) takes the assistant job from hell at an iconic fashion magazine; the very chic devil is played by a terrifying, ice-blonde Meryl Streep.
—Leah Greenblatt, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Verb
It’s also designed to better accommodate female astronauts, a problem that has deviled the space agency in the past.
—Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 16 Mar. 2023
Highlights include a variety of cheese, smoked salmon, prosciutto, deviled egg salad, biscuits, bagels and baguettes and cinnamon rolls.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devil
Noun
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By then Twain had several reasons to believe that both his favor toward Satan and Olivia’s favor toward God were unreciprocated.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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According to tradition, Satan, disguised as a dragon, swallowed St. Margaret whole.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In that spirit, here are 11 essential tips to sharpen your skills, take the edge of the early slog, and unlock your full potential while going medieval on demons.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Angie is constantly fighting her many other demons.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Noun
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As Rusby talks of finding god and becoming a better man, Kev screws a silencer onto his pistol.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Ellen von Unwerth mans the camera at the amfAR Gala in France on May 22.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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That's what scientists think after watching a bunch of male white-faced capuchin monkeys walking around with baby howler monkeys clinging to their backs.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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In spring, the area will be dotted with wild blooms of sticky monkey flower, canyon sunflower and golden yarrow.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Perhaps this is why it was never required viewing in my household; there was no darker notion than our hero potentially being a villain.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Of course, everyone has their own favorite Bond villain.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Opposites attract in this story of a spoiled pop princess and a cowboy.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The series will highlight the tense showdowns between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the strength of pioneer women and the drive of abolitionists and fortune seekers who helped shape the American frontier.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Now the team does as well. Tipoff Wednesday night marked the halfway point for the Knicks’ quest to cleanse Madison Square Garden of the curse that has tormented it for five decades.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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Sirens is smartest when paralleling the entitlement of 21st century American wealth with Ancient Greek divinity, skewering the insularity and entitlement of these modern plutocrats who throw galas to honor themselves and to torment or seduce the mortals who are their employees and playthings.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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The 10-episode Exiles comes from a new creative team, with Jason Ning (Lucifer) as showrunner.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Production on the spinoff is set to begin this summer in Los Angeles, with Jason Ning (Lucifer, Mrs. Davis) tapped to serve as showrunner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
19 May 2025
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“Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devil. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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