often Devil : the personal supreme spirit of evil often represented in Christian belief as the tempter of humankind, the leader of all apostate angels, and the ruler of hell

Devil, the spirit or power of evil, though the word is sometimes used for minor demonic spirits as well. The Devil is an important figure in several monotheistic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and …

A devil is the mythical personification of evil as it is conceived in various cultures and religious traditions. [1] . It is seen as the objectification of a hostile and destructive force. [2] .

DEVIL definition: 1. an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns 2. a powerful evil…. Learn more.

To give credit to a disagreeable or malevolent person. 1. To be unsuccessful; fail. 2. To become depraved. 3. Used in the imperative to express anger or impatience. To upset or ruin. Let each …

If you refer to someone as a devil, you mean that they do not behave very well but you like them and are not angry with them.

Definition of devil noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5 days ago · Noun devil (plural devils) (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.

I had a devil of a time getting home through the snow. let the devil take the hindmost, to leave the least able or fortunate persons to suffer adverse consequences; leave behind or to one's fate.

A devil is profoundly bad spirit, being, or monster. Your religious uncle might blame all bad behavior on the influence of the devil. In Christianity, the devil (which is sometimes capitalized), is the essence of …