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dev·il

devil

 
pronunciation:
de vl
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: (often capitalized) the chief spirit of evil in Christianity. The Devil is the master of Hell and enemy of God; Satan.
synonyms:
Satan
definition 2: a bad, cruel, or wicked person; villain.
Jeff is friendly and kind, but his brother is a devil.
synonyms:
villain
antonyms:
angel
similar words:
criminal, scoundrel
definition 3: an especially mischievous, clever, or energetic person.
What a little devil that child is!
synonyms:
rascal, rogue
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