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as in Satan
capitalized
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
Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Against Djokovic, that battle can become a devil’s choice.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Play devil’s advocate, explore worst-case scenarios and invite constructive criticism.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Against Djokovic, that battle can become a devil’s choice.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devil
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But please also bring back Peter Stormare, his Satan was my favorite Satan so far.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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On that sandy beach a decade ago, those men may have witnessed God’s holy army and the forces of Satan in their ancient battle.—
Lauren Green,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Now a lawyer like her father, she’s forced to confront her demons as the case twists through one shocking revelation after another.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer launched in 1997 and ultimately ran for seven seasons, telling the story of its titular hero, a young woman who must fight vampires, demons, and other evil forces while making her way through high school.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The officer repeatedly instructed the elderly man to drop the gun, and when backup officers arrived and issued the same command, the man continued to aim the weapon at them.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Broward Sheriff’s Officer homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Pompano Beach early Sunday morning.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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The hotel workers keep warning guests about the monkeys—not to mention the poisonous fruit—and the episodes have been filled with ominous shots of primate statues.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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As ever, alongside the snakes, there are monkeys are, and the episode ends with Timothy Ratliff pondering his legal troubles.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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This shortcoming extends to its assortment of villains who, despite including celebrity appearances like AEW wrestler Samoa Joe, fail to leave a memorable impression beyond being yet another obstacle on the way to the end credits.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ant-Man met a villain named Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania who battled multiple versions of himself from different timelines.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Western trend that swept denim fashion in 2024 flung the cowboy fit back into the spotlight.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2025
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There’s a warmth and a patina to Alief that Navis wanted to stress as a home base, but also some genuine cowboy, Southwest aesthetic that was part of the fun of other environments Mo ends up in.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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Confused Martin, the character played by Chamberlain, shows up to the motel planning to take May on a movie date but first must confront the couple’s growing tensions and tormented twisted and intertwined lives from their pasts.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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The 6-foot-7 Dublin center has tormented teams with his high rebounding motor and soft touch around the rim.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Other series stars include Boyd Holbrook as Corinthian, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, Patton Oswalt as the voice of Matthew the Raven, David Thewlis as John Dee, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar, Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death, among others.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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The actor's other screen credits include Lucifer, the Cheaper by the Dozen films, Parkland, and Draft Day.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devil. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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