DEVIL

(noun) a word used in exclamations of confusion
"what the devil", "the deuce with it", "the dickens you say"
synonyms : deuce , dickens
(noun) an evil supernatural being
synonyms : daemon , daimon , demon , fiend
(noun) (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
synonyms : beelzebub , lucifer , old nick , prince of darkness , satan , the tempter
(noun) a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
"he chased the young hellions out of his yard"
synonyms : heller , hellion
(noun) a cruel wicked and inhuman person
synonyms : demon , fiend , monster , ogre

-tagged by Administrator

an ogre
(verb) coat or stuff with a spicy paste
"devilled eggs"
(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me", "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
synonyms : annoy , bother , chafe , get at , get to , gravel , irritate , nark , nettle , rag , rile , vex
The youngsters were chafed due the rising unemployment caused by the new economic politics of the state. -added by Aswathy_inlas
"Her harsh response riled the teacher" -added by sradha_inlas

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