Meaning & use
devil
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An evil spirit; broadly, a wicked or mischievous person.
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According to the story, the devil offered him a wish in exchange for his soul.
Her little brother is a real devil when he doesn't get his way.
A note on using this word
Capitalized as "the Devil," it refers to Satan specifically in many religious traditions; lowercase "devil" is used more loosely, including in idioms like "devil's advocate."
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