Devil and Evil

Devil

Devil noun - An evil spirit.

Evil and devil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Evil" instead a noun "Devil".

Evil

Evil noun - That which is morally unacceptable.

Devil and evil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devil" instead a noun "Evil".

Nearby Word: evilly

How words are described

old old devil old evil
good good devil good evil
original original devil original evil
true true devil true evil
Other adjectives: single, powerful, actual, real, big, monstrous, black, inner, personal, general, lesser, greater, literal.

Both words in one sentence

  • It forms part of his reputation as a devil or evil force in the eyes of the French soldiers in that nearly everyone he shoots is dead on the first shot.
  • Insult Backfire Degrassi had a few between Mia and Holly J., the former would say something along the lines of Holly J being evil or the devil, Holly J would smile and say she 'liked the sound of that.'
  • Fanfic / The Bridge Tarbtano (when asked why): "Because I'm evil and the devil made me do it." Clingy MacGuffin: A Siren's necklace can only be removed by its wearer.
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