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as in Satan
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the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell
the Devil is traditionally seen as a being who relentlessly tempts people to commit evil
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as in demon
an evil spirit
acted as if possessed by some devil
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as in man
a member of the human race
that poor devil never did achieve his dream
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as in monkey
an appealingly mischievous person
why, you little devil!
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as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
he's a devil to everyone he does business with
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as in to torment
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Recent Examples of devil
The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2023
It’s also designed to better accommodate female astronauts, a problem that has deviled the space agency in the past.
—Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 16 Mar. 2023
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
One nun's habit was adorned with giant devil's horns.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Starters: baby iceberg wedge lettuce; burrata cheese with prosciutto ham, balsamic reduction and micro basil; pimento cheese deviled eggs with Kentucky chow-chow and mixed greens; baked crab cake served over bib lettuce with Julienne apples and smoky garlic aioli; soup de jour.
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But savvy newcomer Celine Dumont, played by Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, arrives on the scene to play devil’s advocate.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for devil
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The Comedy Central series' new episode, which aired Wednesday, continued its season-long thread of mocking Trump and depicting him in a romantic relationship with Satan.—
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The show continues to run with its gag of depicting Trump with comically small genitals and as Satan’s lover.—
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As the dynasty outsider, Henry (Boszhardt) must battle his ruthless stepmother (Gershon), who is under the influence of a demon that feeds on greed.—
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Kang drew inspiration from gut, traditional Korean folk dancers who performed rituals to protect communities from demons and evil spirits.—
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Additional agents, including a Border Patrol emergency medical technician, arrived on scene to assist with the rescue operation and stabilize the injured man, authorities said.—
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Last month, the same ICE field office received a bomb threat from a man identified as Bratton Dean Wilkinson.—
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Resident parrots, monkeys, and sea turtles delight guests, while the beach, multiple swimming pools, and a series of freshwater canals, traversable by boat, provide non-stop activity options.—
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People quickly reacted to the monkey’s birth on the zoo’s Facebook post.—
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She's gone toe to toe with Marvel villains, T-rexes and Bill Murray.—
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Race is one of many concerns in Vineland, but One Battle After Another sets itself apart as a studio film with vividly, absurdly ugly racist villains, arguing satirically but unflinchingly that white supremacy continues to be the guiding principle for American power.—
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The Entre Charros experience is like no other, offering a window into the iconic lifestyle of the Mexican cowboy, complete with a lesson in roping on horseback.—
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Since my last trip, the Howard County district attorney had dismissed the cattle-rustling charges against Skeet, Leroy Medlin, and the other cowboys.—
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The Panthers defense continued to torment Atlanta’s offense throughout the second half.—
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Friday night was the final time the Giants will have to face Kershaw, a generational pitcher who tormented them for 18 seasons.—
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It’s been three years since Spoon’s last album, Lucifer on the Sofa.—
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Griffin’s other credits include The Bad Guy, Jersey Boys, Lucifer and S.W.A.T., to name just a few.—
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“Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devil. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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