devil

A noun referring to a supernatural being, often associated with evil, temptation, or the adversary in various religious and mythological traditions.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сверхъестественное существо, часто ассоциирующееся со злом, искушением или противником в различных религиозных и мифологических традициях.esSer sobrenatural que suele asociarse con el mal, la tentación o el adversario en diversas tradiciones religiosas y mitológicas.frNom désignant un être surnaturel, souvent associé au mal, à la tentation ou à l'adversaire dans diverses traditions religieuses et mythologiques.deEin übernatürliches Wesen, das oft mit dem Bösen, der Versuchung oder als Gegenspieler in verschiedenen religiösen und mythologischen Traditionen assoziiert wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma entidade sobrenatural, frequentemente associada ao mal, à tentação ou ao adversário em diversas tradições religiosas e mitológicas. Em sentido figurado, pode se referir a uma pessoa malévola, travessa ou extremamente astuta.zh指超自然存在，常与邪恶、诱惑或敌对力量相关，在多种宗教和神话传统中作为魔鬼、恶魔或撒旦的称呼。arاسم يشير إلى كائن خارق للطبيعة يُتصور غالبًا على أنه شرير أو مضلِّل أو خصم، ويظهر في التقاليد الدينية والأسطورية المختلفة. ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى شيطان أو قرين أو قوة شريرة تغوي الإنسان.

1. Evil spirit B1 formal

   In various religions, the supreme spirit of evil; Satan.

   • The devil is often depicted with horns and a tail.
   • Many cultures have stories about the devil tempting humans.
   • He believes the devil is responsible for all evil in the world.

   ruДьяволesEspíritu malignofrdiable (esprit du mal)deTeufelptDiabozh魔鬼arالشيطان

   Синонимы: beelzebubluciferprince of darknesssatan

   Антонимы: angelsaint

2. Mischievous person B1 informal

   A person who is playful, naughty, or causes trouble in a fun way.

   • That little devil hid my keys as a joke.
   • She's a cheeky devil who always makes everyone laugh.
   • He's a devil when it comes to pranks.

   ruОзорникesPersona traviesa o pícarafrpetit diabledeSchelmptTravessozh淘气鬼arالمشاغب المرح

   Синонимы: impmonkeypranksterrascalroguescallywagscamptroublemaker

   Антонимы: angel

3. Difficult situation B2 informal

   Used in expressions to describe a difficult or challenging situation.

   • We're in a devil of a mess with this project.
   • The devil of it is that we have no time left.
   • Between the devil and the deep blue sea, he had to choose.

   ruТрудная ситуацияessituación difícilfrdifficulté, situation difficiledeSchwierige SituationptSituação difícilzh困境arوضع صعب

   Синонимы: binddilemmafixjammesspickleplightpredicamentquandaryscrape

• devils plural form
• devils' possessive plural form
• devil's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of teasing, harassing, or annoying someone, or to cook something with spicy seasoning.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по дразнению, притеснению или раздражению кого-либо, или для приготовления чего-либо с острыми приправами.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de molestar, acosar o irritar a alguien, o para preparar algo con condimentos picantes.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de taquiner, harceler ou agacer quelqu'un, ou pour préparer un plat avec des épices ou condiments très forts.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu ärgern, zu necken, zu quälen oder zu schikanieren; außerdem, etwas mit scharfen Gewürzen zuzubereiten.ptVerbo usado para se referir ao ato de importunar, atormentar ou irritar alguém, ou de preparar algum alimento com temperos picantes.zh指戏弄、骚扰或折磨某人，也指用辛辣调料烹调食物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إزعاج شخص ما أو مضايقته أو تحريضه، أو على إعداد طعامٍ ما بتوابل حارة.

1. Cook with spicy seasoning B2 formal culinary

   To prepare food, especially meat or eggs, with a spicy or piquant seasoning.

   • She deviled the eggs with paprika and mustard.
   • The chef deviled the chicken with a hot pepper sauce.
   • They deviled the ham for the party appetizers.

   ruПриготовить с острыми приправамиesAliñar con especias picantesfrassaisonner de façon épicéedeMit scharfen Gewürzen zubereitenptTemperar com especiarias picanteszh用辛辣调料烹制arطهي ببهارات حارة

   Синонимы: pepperseasonspice

2. Annoy or harass B2 informal

   To tease, annoy, or harass someone persistently.

   • The children deviled their babysitter all evening.
   • He kept deviling his brother about the broken vase.
   • Stop deviling me with those questions!

   ruДразнить или дониматьesmolestar, atormentarfrharceler, taquinerdeÄrgern oder belästigenptImportunar ou atormentarzh纠缠或骚扰arالإزعاج أو المضايقة

   Синонимы: annoybadgerbedevilbotherfretharasshasslenagpesterplaguerileteasetormentvex

   Антонимы: comfortconsoleplacatesoothe

• deviled past participle
• devilled past participle
• deviled past simple
• devilled past simple
• deviling present participle
• devilling present participle
• devils third person singular