Top synonyms for “devil”: annoy, beelzebub, bother, chafe, daemon, daimon, demon, deuce, and 20 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a word used in exclamations of confusion“what the devil”
- (noun)an evil supernatural being
- (noun)(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
- (noun)a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)“he chased the young hellions out of his yard”
- (noun)a cruel wicked and inhuman person
- (verb)coat or stuff with a spicy paste“devilled eggs”
- (verb)cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations“Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "devil"?
Common synonyms for "devil" include annoy, beelzebub, bother, chafe, daemon, daimon. Our thesaurus lists 28 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "devil" mean?
a word used in exclamations of confusion Example: "what the devil"
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