All Definitions for Devil
Below are all the dictionary definitions of devil:
1The chief devil
2Satan.
3An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
4A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color
5With a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork
6That represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
7A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way
8Usually said of a young child.
9The bad part of the conscience
10The opposite to the angel.
11A person, especially a man
12Used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
13A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.
14Hell.
15A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered
16A grill with Cayenne pepper.
17To grill with cayenne pepper
18To season highly in cooking, as with pepper.
19To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:
20To finely grind cooked ham or other meat with spices and condiments.
21To prepare a sidedish of shelled halved boiled eggs to whose extracted yolks are added condiments and spices, which mixture then is placed into the halved whites to be served.
22To ghostwrite
23To author while working as a ‘devil’.
24To work as a ‘devil’
25To work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.
26To make like a devil
27To invest with the character of a devil.
28To annoy or bother.
29An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.
30A Tasmanian devil.
31A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc., as used in the production of mungo or shoddy.
32To shred fabric into its fibres for recycling, as in the production of mungo or shoddy.
33A barren, unproductive and unused area.
34A poltergeist that haunts printing works.
35A printer's assistant.
36A dust devil.
37Ellipsis of devil seam (“the seam between garboard strake and the keel, on wooden boats”). [(nautical, shipbuilding) A particularly difficult seam to caulk on a ship's hull, specifically the curved seam where the deck planking meets the side of the ship, near the scupper gutters.]
About rhymes for devil
Finding the right rhyme for devil helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "The chief devil", devil has 9 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Level is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Bedevil works well in formal or poetic contexts. Daredevil is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for devil, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.