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Definition devil in British English

devil noun

noun
/ˈdev(ə)l/
1

the most powerful evil spirit in many religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

Synonyms and related words
the Devil satanism black mass
1.1

an evil spirit

Example

They believed she had been possessed by devils.

Synonyms and related words
being daemon devil
2

someone who does not behave very well, especially a child. You usually use this word when you are not really angry with the person

Example

I bet you were a little devil when you were younger.

Synonyms and related words
brat brood crybaby
3

a person. Used when you are describing someone or saying how you feel about them, especially if you like them

Example

Poor old devil, he doesn't get many visitors.

Synonyms and related words
person people human
4

used to tell someone in a rude way to go away or stop annoying you

Example

Tell her to go to the devil.

5

something that you say to mean that you should only think about yourself and your own success and not care about other people

Example

You've got to be tough to survive in this business - grab what you can and let the devil take the hindmost.

6

used to say that someone will be punished

Example

There'll be the devil to pay if you take my money without permission.

Definition devil in British English

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