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English to English noun
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(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell |  | source: wordnet30
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an evil supernatural being |  | source: wordnet30
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a word used in exclamations of confusion |  | Example: what the devil the deuce with it the dickens you say
source: wordnet30
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a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man) |  | Example: he chased the young hellions out of his yard
source: wordnet30
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a cruel wicked and inhuman person |  | source: wordnet30
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The Evil One; Satan, represented as the tempter and spiritual of mankind. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations |  | Example: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
source: wordnet30
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coat or stuff with a spicy paste |  | Example: devilled eggs
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To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil. |  | source: webster1913
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