Devil and Trouble

Devil

Devil noun - Something difficult or awkward to do or deal with.
Usage example: it will be the devil to solve

Trouble and devil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trouble" instead the word "Devil" as a verb or a noun.

Trouble

Trouble noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

Devil and trouble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devil" instead the word "Trouble" as a verb or a noun.

How words are described

female female devil female trouble
similar similar devil similar trouble
short short devil short trouble
current current devil current trouble
Other adjectives: actual, entire, real, big, personal, mechanical, general, greater.

Both words in one sentence

  • Devil, but No God This Devil is a very real being with followers, worshippers and real power, who takes an active hand in making trouble for the world.
  • Western Animation / Happy Harmonies Good Angel, Bad Angel: "Little Cheeser" has the eponymous mouse accompanied by these, and the Angel ultimately wins out in the end after the shoulder devil leads him into trouble a few times.
  • Film / The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Devil in Plain Sight: Stevie, who can nonchalantly show he has zero redeeming qualities without any trouble (at least McDonagh has redeeming qualities...sorta).
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