Dictionary Check: devil

"devil" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

noun

an evil supernatural being

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noun

a word used in exclamations of confusion

Example: "what the devil"
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noun

a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)

Example: "he chased the young hellions out of his yard"
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noun

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

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verb

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

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