devil

dev-il · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (In Christian and Jewish belief) the supreme spirit of evil; Satan.

  2. 2.

    An evil spirit or demon.

  3. 3.

    A very wicked or cruel person.

  4. 4.

    (Informal) Used as an exclamation or for emphasis.

  5. 5.

    To harass or annoy.

Related words

Antonyms: angel, saint
See also: Satan, demon, devils
Synonyms: Satan, demon, evil spirit, fiend

Etymology

From Old English deofol, from Latin diabolus, from Greek diabolos meaning "slanderer, accuser," from diaballein meaning "to slander," literally "to throw across."