English dictionary

Devil

/'d/E/v/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

noun.person

Synonyms beelzebub lucifer old nick prince of darkness satan the tempter

Source: WordNet 3.0
an evil supernatural being

noun.person

Synonyms daemon daimon demon fiend

Source: WordNet 3.0
a word used in exclamations of confusion

noun.communication

Examples
What the devil.

Synonyms deuce dickens

Source: WordNet 3.0
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)

noun.person

Synonyms heller hellion

Source: WordNet 3.0
a cruel wicked and inhuman person

noun.person

Synonyms demon fiend monster ogre

Source: WordNet 3.0
The Evil One; Satan, represented as the tempter and spiritual of mankind.

noun

Source: webster1913

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

verb.emotion

Synonyms annoy bother chafe get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile vex

Source: WordNet 3.0
coat or stuff with a spicy paste

verb.creation

Examples
Devilled eggs.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.

verb

Source: webster1913