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devils

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

devils

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devils is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, devils is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdevils

1noun
  • An evil creature.

    Synonyms: demon

  • (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.

    Example: "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.

    Synonyms: imp, rascal, scamp, scoundrel

    Example: "Those two kids are devils in a toy store."

  • A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.

    Synonyms: bastard, bitch, bugger, stinker

    Example: "That math problem was a devil."

  • (with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.

    Synonyms: deuce, dickens, fuck, heck, hell

    Example: "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.

    Synonyms: bugger, cow, sod

  • A dust devil.
  • (Christian Science) An evil or erring entity.
  • (in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.

    Example: "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.
1verb
  • To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
  • To annoy or bother.

    Synonyms: bedevil

  • To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.
  • To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:

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