devils Meaning & Definition
What Does Devils Mean?
As a noun, devils means plural of devil. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of devil. As a verb, it means To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
Devils at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɛvl̩z// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bastard, bitch and bugger |
| Antonyms | God, angel and conscience |
Devils Definition (Noun)
- plural of devil
Devils as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of devil
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.
- A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.
That math problem was a devil.
- (with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
She is having a devil of a time fixing it.
- A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
- A dust devil.
- (Christian Science) An evil or erring entity.
- (in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.
devil strip
- A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.
- A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.
- A Tasmanian devil.
- An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.
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:
Synonyms of Devils
Devils synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Devils
Devils in a Sentence
The devil in me wants to let him suffer.
Those two kids are devils in a toy store.
That math problem was a devil.
She is having a devil of a time fixing it.
devil strip
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Devils
How to Pronounce Devils
You say devils as //ˈdɛvl̩z//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Devils
Is devils a noun or a verb?
Devils is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for devils?
Words with a similar meaning to devils include bastard, bitch and bugger. See the full list of devils synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of devils?
Words opposite in meaning to devils are God, angel, conscience and saint.