DEVILS
/ˈdɛvl̩z/
10
Scrabble
12
WWF
D(2) E(1) V(4) I(1) L(1) S(1)
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Definition
/ˈdɛvl̩z/
noun
- An evil creature.
- (with article) The chief devil; Satan.
- A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
- The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.“The devil in me wants to let him suffer.”
- A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.“Those two kids are devils in a toy store.”
verb
- To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
- To annoy or bother.
- To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.
- To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:
Source: Wiktionary
