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devil noun

  /ˈdɛvəl/ , /ˈdɛvɪl/
  • (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
  • The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
  • (euphemistic, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
  • A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
 Teufel
  • A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
 Teufel, Teufelin

devil properNoun

  /ˈdɛvəl/ , /ˈdɛvɪl/
  • (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
 Teufel, Satan

devil verb

  /ˈdɛvəl/ , /ˈdɛvɪl/
  • To annoy or bother.
 aufbringen, plagen, reizen, schikanieren, ärgern

Devil

Satan

devilment noun

  /ˈdɛv(ə)lm(ə)nt/ , /ˈdɛv(ɪ)lm(ə)nt/
  • (uncountable) Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.
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