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devil

Definition

  • noun: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell
  • noun: the personal supreme spirit of evil often represented in Jewish and Christian belief as the tempter of humankind, the leader of all apostate angels, and the ruler of hell
  • verb: to season highly
  • used to make a statement or question more forceful
  • synonyms: demon, devil's hand

Examples

  • The new regulations have created 'a devil of' a problem [=a very difficult problem] for many small businesses.

  • He had 'a devil of a time' getting another job. [=he found it very difficult to get another job]

  • The shoes look great, but they're 'the devil' to walk in. [=they are very difficult to walk in]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Not that we know of. - Ah, clearly, you don't know much of anything, do you? - Where is Bane? - Oh, we told him it was urgent. - Oh, where is that masked...? - Speak of the devil... and he shall appear. What... the hell is going on? - The plan is proceeding as expected. - Oh, really? (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises