DEVILED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

deviled

verb

variants or devilled

past tense of devil

as in grated

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Parmesan, finely grated (about 3 cups), 1 cup (packed) parsley leaves with tender stems, and 1 tsp.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmesan and gouda, however, are better suited for freezing and can be grated and stored for later use.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of grated

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Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.

— Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The lengthy posts are the latest development in the long-standing family feud that has gnawed away at the Beckhams’ attempts to project a perfect family life.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026

Definition of gnawed

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Randy Arozarena already had tormented the Cubs twice in the game before stepping into the box in the ninth.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Fresh from taking six wickets in the first innings, Australia's Mitchell Starc's again tormented Bangladesh's top order as the tourists were reduced to 39-3 at lunch in its second innings on Day 2 of a fast-moving second cricket test.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of tormented

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García Luna pledged to restore independence and public confidence in the Public Ministry and began reviewing cases involving officials, journalists, and others who alleged that they had been politically persecuted under the previous administration.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Many Marranos persecuted by the Inquisition did secretly maintain a Jewish identity.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of persecuted

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Before Tuesday’s joint practice, Harbaugh was exasperated by the multiple questions asked from Chargers’ reporters about the left guard competition.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Usher sweeps through the crowd, his security looking exasperated, with a goblet of cherries, trawling for women.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of exasperated

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Homeless encampments, piles of trash, vermin, and car break-ins have bedeviled the 4000 block of Babcock Avenue in Studio City since the property was abandoned, said neighbor Clint Ledsworth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Shares of artificial intelligence chipmakers continued to slide on Friday, resuming the lackluster performance that has bedeviled many of the companies in recent weeks as investors scrutinize the AI industry.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 2026

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