1
as in demons
an evil spirit
acted as if possessed by some devil
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as in men
a member of the human race
that poor devil never did achieve his dream
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as in monkeys
an appealingly mischievous person
why, you little devil!
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as in villains
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
he's a devil to everyone he does business with
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Recent Examples of devils
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
And then there are the infernal workers who make sure that Lucifer’s realm runs smoothly, among them farting devils, giants in chains, and a flying monster with the body of a serpent and the face of an honest man.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
In odd years, the company produces the story of a group of pastores making a perilous trek to Bethlehem to pay their respects to the Holy Manger while fighting devils and their powerful leader Luzbel.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The anime series follows a young man who can demolish fellow devils via a pullstring in his chest that transforms parts of his body into chainsaws.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Weapons seems to break such cycles, leaving no more devils hiding in basements or upstairs bedrooms playing with dolls or ribbons of hair.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
There are sounds and shadows in the forest; the Devil, or devils, may be walking the earth.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
And then there are the infernal workers who make sure that Lucifer’s realm runs smoothly, among them farting devils, giants in chains, and a flying monster with the body of a serpent and the face of an honest man.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
In odd years, the company produces the story of a group of pastores making a perilous trek to Bethlehem to pay their respects to the Holy Manger while fighting devils and their powerful leader Luzbel.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The anime series follows a young man who can demolish fellow devils via a pullstring in his chest that transforms parts of his body into chainsaws.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Weapons seems to break such cycles, leaving no more devils hiding in basements or upstairs bedrooms playing with dolls or ribbons of hair.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devils
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Directed by Joel Thompson, the centuries-old tale of demons, magic spells and a deal with the devil is brought to life with special effects and theatrical stage haze.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Liberato was forced to stop and wrestle with inner demons that even a dose of magic mushrooms couldn’t tamp down.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
22 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, there is Spain’s Finalissima duel against Lionel Messi’s Argentina to think about in March for both men, as well as staying fit to make Luis de la Fuente’s World Cup squad.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The nine-member jury -- seven women and two men -- began deliberating Wednesday afternoon.—
DAN MORSE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, several types of bacteria were more abundant in the monkeys who did not bathe.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some players like paper-thin picks and others prefer chunky monkeys.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2026
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Like most great villains, these are often characters who see their actions as justified.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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No other accessories or villains are included.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Head to the viewing bridge to watch the amazing sight as boats come in, or join the daredevils at Zulu Bungy for a 230-foot jump.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Of the celebrities who are considered daredevils of fashion is none other than Bella Hadid.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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That fear that torments families.—
Morgan Phillips,
FOXNews.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Decades before Pennywise torments the Loser's Club, members of the Maine Legion of White Decency, a white supremacist group, set fire to the Black Spot, a military speakeasy catering to Black patrons, with all of its revelers trapped inside.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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Back at the castle, where the only thing haunting them is the ghosts of slain reality stars, everybody huddles to try to figure out whether to go for Ron or Colton.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Then, oh my God, there are ghosts!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Along the way, the funny guys have also appeared in several TV shows and movies, including their own, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, in 2006.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hopefully, again, these are the types of trades that work out for both guys.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Devils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devils. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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