devil
noun
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- (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
- The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
- A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
- (euphemistic, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
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diable
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- A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
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type,
diable
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devil
properNoun
/ˈdɛvəl/
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- (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
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Satan,
Diable,
diable
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devilment
noun
/ˈdɛv(ə)lm(ə)nt/
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/ˈdɛv(ɪ)lm(ə)nt/
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- (uncountable) Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.
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