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dev·il
 devil
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- pronunciation:
- de
v
 l
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
In the Christian religion, the devil is the chief spirit of evil. The devil is the enemy of God.
Mrs. Nolan told the priest that she was tempted by the devil to do the terrible thing she did. |
| definition 2: |
A devil is any evil spirit, or a very cruel or wicked person.
The invaders came like devils and caused suffering and destruction everywhere.- synonyms:
- villain
- antonyms:
- angel
- similar words:
- criminal
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| related words: |
monster, villain |
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