devils 1 of 2

noun

Definition of devilsnext
plural of devil
1
as in demons
an evil spirit acted as if possessed by some devil

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2
as in men
a member of the human race that poor devil never did achieve his dream

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3
as in monkeys
an appealingly mischievous person why, you little devil!

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4
as in villains
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person he's a devil to everyone he does business with

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5
as in daredevils
a person who seeks out very dangerous or foolhardy adventures with no apparent fear originally snowboarders were regarded as devils on the slopes and a menace to skiers

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devils

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verb

present tense third-person singular of devil
as in torments

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devils
  1. demons
  2. men
  3. villains
  4. guys
  5. cowboys
  6. ghouls
  7. creatures
  8. people
Noun
  • Advertisement Through the first few months of the schedule, the Lakers had seemingly exorcised their Kings demons.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • From horrifying films about a snowman going on a murderous rampage to those about folkloric Christmas demons who terrorize naughty families, there are plenty of grown-ups-only holiday movies that will make for an exciting kid-free movie night.
    Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of demons
Noun
  • Three men, all members of a city crew working on the pier at the time, were thrown into the ocean, according to the sheriff's office.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of men
Noun
  • The next big bad in Jared Leto's motley crew of sinister screen villains has finally been announced.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • For others, deep cuts are remembering the names of random Ninja Turtle villains.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of villains
Noun
  • These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Our guys had to buy into our defense.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of guys
Noun
  • While her scars heal, the cowboys’ chest brands fade, and the memories of Jamie, John and their ancestors disappear, the massive plot of land once known as the Dutton’s Yellowstone ranch lives on.
    William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With John Dutton's (Kevin Costner) grave dug, the cowboys return to the bunkhouse to clean up and don their Sunday best for the funeral.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of cowboys
Noun
  • Monstrous ghouls cheering after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Wednesday are ubiquitous on social media.
    Dominic Pino, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In Fallout, ghouls have extended lifespans and are impervious to things that would kill humans, like losing a limb or eating rotten flesh.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of ghouls
Noun
  • These mystical creatures were first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, where locals blamed them for the deaths of several domestic animals.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • Many people will find their holiday season populated by conflict, but in the past that has meant literal war for the Duke of Sussex.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The box was filled with messages, mainly from children, but also from people asking the fairies to help guide them through their grief.
    Windsor Johnston, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of people
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