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Devil

Translations

devilnoun

devils

/ˈdɛv.əl/

дьявол

The devil is often depicted with horns and a tail.

Дьявол часто изображается с рогами и хвостом.

сатана

In many religions, Satan is considered the embodiment of evil.

Во многих религиях Сатана считается воплощением зла.

бес

The villagers believed a mischievous imp or demon was causing the disturbances.

Жители деревни верили, что беспокойства вызывает озорной бес или демон.

Additional translations

Synonyms

evil spirit

wicked person

villain

scoundrel

rascal

devilverb

deviled

Past Simple

deviled

Past Participle

deviling

Gerund

/ˈdɛv.əl/

дразнить

He likes to devil his younger brother.

Он любит дразнить своего младшего брата.

мучить

The thought of the exam results deviled her all night.

Мысль о результатах экзамена мучила её всю ночь.

Additional translations

Synonyms

spice (season)

pepper (season)

deviladjective

/ˈdɛv.əl/

Used attributively to describe something associated with, resembling, or characteristic of a devil (e.g., 'devil horns', 'devil music').

Synonyms

devilinterjection

Archaic exclamation expressing irritation, surprise, or disbelief.

Synonyms

confound it

good heavens

Definitions

devilnoun

A supernatural entity often depicted as the embodiment of evil and adversary of God in various religions.

In many cultures, the devil is seen as a tempter who leads people astray.

A person who is mischievous or wicked, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.

He's such a little devil, always playing pranks on his friends.

A person or thing that is very difficult or unpleasant.

This math problem is a real devil; I can't seem to solve it.

A person who is unfortunate or deserving of pity.

The poor devil lost all his savings in the scam.

Used with 'the' to express annoyance, surprise, or emphasis.

What the devil is that noise outside?

devilverb

To season or prepare food with hot spices or condiments.

She decided to devil the eggs with mustard and paprika for the party.

To annoy or harass someone persistently.

The children would devil their teacher with endless questions.

deviladjective

Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of a devil; wicked or fiendish.

The band played deafening devil music late into the night.

devilinterjection

An exclamation expressing annoyance, surprise, or disbelief (archaic).

Devil! I nearly missed the last train.