devil
/ˈdɛ vəl/
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Definition(s):
- (n) (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
- (n) an evil supernatural being
- (n) a word used in exclamations of confusion
- (n) a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
- (n) a cruel wicked and inhuman person
- (v) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
- (v) coat or stuff with a spicy paste
Usage(s):
- They're six healthy Tasmanian devils, seemingly identical to the rest of their kind.
- Capitalism is the way of the devil and exploitation.
- The devil knows when to look attractive.
Quotes
- WASHINGTON: Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, asks in an upcoming article, "Don't Mormons believe that Jesus and the devil are brothers?"on Dec 11, 2007 By: Mike Huckabee Source: International Herald Tribune
- The televangelist Robertson's offending words during his program regarding the Haitians: "They said, 'We will serve you if you will get us free from the French.' True story," Robertson said. "And so, the devil said, 'OK, it's a deal.' "on Jan 14, 2010 By: Pat Robertson Source: New York Daily News (blog)
- "I heard that Senator Obama was showing some love to the Devil Rays down in Tampa Bay yesterday," McCain said in suburban Philadelphia. "Or the way he says he backs the middle class and then goes and attacks Joe the Plumber after he's asked a...on Oct 21, 2008 By: John McCain Source: The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau (blog)
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