the devil
"The devil" is a term with rich connotations, spanning from religious and mythological representations of evil to idiomatic expressions in everyday language.
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Definition
B2Religion
(spiritual)The supreme spirit of evil, often depicted as the ruler of hell and the enemy of good.
Example
- In Christianity, the devil is often referred to as Satan or Lucifer.
B2Idiomatic Expressions
(informal, idiomatic)Used to emphasize a question or statement, or to refer to a difficult or mischievous situation.
Example
- Where the devil have you been?
- We had a devil of a time trying to fix the car.
C1Tarot
(esoteric)A Tarot card symbolizing negative forces, addiction, and feelings of being trapped.
Example
- Drawing the Devil card often indicates struggles with harmful habits.
C1Psychology
(metaphorical)Represents the darker aspects of one's psyche, such as repressed desires or negative impulses.
Example
- Confronting the devil within can lead to personal growth.
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