Devil

/ˈdɛvəl/

noun

  1. An evil creature.

  2. (with article) The chief devil; Satan.

  3. A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.

Synonyms: bastard, bitch, bugger, stinker, bugger, cow, sod, demon

verb

  1. To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.

  2. To annoy or bother.

  3. To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.

Synonyms: bedevil

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