devil Synonyms
Another word for devil
• noun (Context 1)
In Jewish and Christian theology, the supreme spirit of evil and spiritual adversary of God and humanity, often identified as Satan; more broadly, any subordinate demon or malignant supernatural entity.
"Medieval tapestries often depicted the satan as a horned figure tempting mortals away from virtue."
• noun (Context 2)
A very wicked, cruel, or malicious person; or, playfully, a mischievous, energetic, or unfortunate individual.
"That clever little rascal managed to unlock the cabinet before anyone noticed."
• verb (Context 3)
To prepare food (especially eggs, crab, or meat) with hot, spicy seasoning such as cayenne pepper, mustard, or hot sauce.
"The chef decided to spice the crab meat with dry mustard and cayenne before baking it in shells."
• noun (Context 4)
A Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii), a stocky, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae native to Tasmania, characterized by black fur, a pungent odor, and a fierce temperament.
"Conservationists have worked tirelessly to protect the tasmanian devil from a contagious facial tumor disease."
• verb (Context 5)
To harass, torment, or worry someone persistently with difficulties or annoyances.
"Persistent supply chain delays continued to bedevil the manufacturing team throughout the quarter."
• noun (Context 6)
A junior barrister who performs legal research and drafts pleadings for a senior barrister, or historically, the youngest apprentice in a printing office.
"In the nineteen-fifties, he worked as a printer's devil in a prominent London chambers before taking silk."
Opposites of devil
The opposite of devil shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: