devils

[US]/[ˈdev.əl]/
[UK]/[ˈdev.əl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.evil spirits; demons; a person or thing regarded as extremely unpleasant or wicked.; a person who is very skilled and determined, often in a competitive context.; in sports, a particularly difficult opponent.
v.to tempt or influence someone to do something bad.; to harass or annoy persistently.

Phrases & Collocations

devil's advocate

devil's bargain

devil's own

devils advocate

fighting devils

devil's due

devil's work

like devils

devil tempted

devil's snare

Example Sentences

the children dressed as devils for halloween.

he warned them not to deal with the devils of temptation.

the lawyer argued the defendant was framed by devils in disguise.

she felt like she was battling her own inner devils.

the team played like devils, determined to win the championship.

he had a reputation for being a devil with the ladies.

the old house was rumored to be haunted by devils.

they painted the devils red and orange for the play.

don't provoke the devils; leave them alone.

the movie featured a powerful devil and his minions.

he made a deal with the devils to achieve his goals.

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