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devil as a noun. It is pronounced ___or ___. There are 8 definitions.
Definition 1 in Church History & Theology is: (1) The prince and ruler of the kingdom of evil; Satan. (2) A subordinate evil spirit; a demon. (3) An idol, or a false god.
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church as a noun. Definition 1 of 7 is: A building for Christian worship. Definition 2 is: A distinct body of Christians; a denomination. Definition 3 is: A congregation; also, all Christians believers collectively. Definition 5 is: Regular religious services, or public worship. Definition 6 is: Any religious society or body.
history as a noun. Definition 1 of 4 is: A systematic record of past events, expecially of those conderning the life of a nation and in which man has taken part Definition 2 is: Past events in general, considered as material for record.
theology as a noun. Definition 1 of 3 is: The branch of religious science that treats of God, including (1) the being of God, (2) the attributes of God, (3) the doctrine of the Trinity, and (4) creation and providence. theology proper (variant). Definition 2 is: In the widest sense, theological science.
prince is a noun. Definition 1 of 4 is: A male monarch or sovereign. Definition 2 is: The son of a monarch; also, a male descendant of a royal house. Definition 3 is: One of a high order of nobility. Definition 4 is: A chief or leader, or one of the highest rank of the class to which he belongs; as, a merchant prince.
Prince of Darkness is a noun. Definition 1 of 1 is: Satan.
ruler is a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: One who rules or governs, as a sovereign.
kingdom is a noun. Definition 1 of 5 is: The territory, people, state, or realm ruled by a king or a queen; a monarchy. Definition 2 is: The spiritual dominion of God on earth. Definition 3 is: Any separate field of independent authority, action, or influence; sphere. Definition 5 is: The authority or rule of a king or queen; also, kinghood; kingship.
evil as an adjective. Definition 1 of 4 is: Morally bad; contrary to divine or righteous law; wrong or wicked; sinful or depraved. Definition 2 is: Possessing injurious nature or qualities; unwholesome; noxious. Definition 3 is: Characterized by calamity, trouble, or sorrow. Definition 4 is: Of ill repute.
Satan is a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: The chief of the evil spirits or fallen angels; the great adversary of man; the devil. Definition 2 is: A devil; cruel person; reprobate.
Satanism is a noun. Definition 1 of 1 is: Satan-worship; specifically, a cult addicted to profane mockeries of the holy rites of Christian worship.
subordinate as a noun. Definition 1 of 1 is: One who is subordinate; an inferior in rank or official position.
spirit as a noun. Definition 1 of 16 is: The principle of life and vital energy, especially when regarded as separable from the material organism, mysterious in nature, and ascribable to a divine origin; the form of being or substance characterized by self-consciousness, self-activity, and personality, and the absence of distinctively material properties. Definition 3 is: A rational being not conenected with a material body. (3) An angel, demon, elf, fairy, or the like. (4) A disembodied soul; a ghost; as, departed spirits.
demon as a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: An evil spirit; devil; wicked or cruel person.
idol is a noun. Definition 1 of 6 is: An image or object to which or through which worship is offered as to a god. Definition 2 is: The image of a heathen god. Definition 3 is: That on which the affections are passionately set.
false as an adjective. Definition 1 of 6 is: Contrary to truth or fact. Definition 2 is: Deceptive; counterfeit; artificial; not real. Definition 3 is: incorrect; irregular. Definition 4 is: Lying; dishonest; faithless; treacherous.
god is a noun. Definition 1 of 6 in Monotheism is: The one Supreme Being, self-existent and eternal; the infinite maker, sustainer, and ruler of the universe. Definition 2 in Polytheism is: A being regarded as possessing superhuman or supernatural qualities or powers, and made an object of worship or propitiation; a higher intelligence supposed to control the forces of good and of evil; a personification of any of the forces of nature or of some human attribute, interest, or relation; a divinity; deity. Definition 3 is: Any person or thing exalted as the chief good, or made an object of supreme devotion; anything that absorbs one's attentions or aspirations; as money is his god. Definition 4 is: The embodiment of some aspect of reality or of some being regarded as the ultimate principle of the universe; as, the god of justice; the world-god. Definition 5 is: An image; symbol of a deity; idol. Definition 6 in Christian Science is: Incorporeal, divine, supreme, infinite Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth, Love.
Definition 2 is: (1) A wicked or malignant person. (2) A wretched fellow: as, a poor devil. (3) One of great daring: as, a perfect devil.
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wicked is an adjective. Definition 1 of 4 is: Evil in principle and practise; vicious; sinful; depraved. Definition 2 is: Mischievous; roguish. Definition 3 is: Noxious; pernicious. Definition 4 is: Trublesome; painful.
malignant as an adjective. Definition 1 of 3 is: Having or manifesting extreme malevolence or enmity. Definition 2 is: Evil in nature, or tending to do great harm; also, malcontent. Definition 3 is: Extremely heinous.
wretched is an adjective. Definition 1 of 3 is: Sunk in dejection; profoundlly unhappy. Definition 2 is: Causing misery. Definition 3 is: Mean; paltry. Definition 4 is: Despicable.
Definition 3 in Mechanics is: A machine for any one of various purposes, as for cutting or tearing up rags.
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Definition 4 is: A printers' apprentice. printer's devil (variant).
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Definition 5 is: A dish, as of cold meat, prepared by seasoning highly and broiling or frying.
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Definition 6 is: An expletive: used profanely or humorously; usually preceded by the.
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Definition 7 is: A dust-storm or dust-whirl.
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Definition 8 in Christian Science is: Evil; a lie; error; neither corporeality nor mind; the opposite of Truth; a belief in sin, sickness and death; animal magnetism or hypnotism.
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The plural of devil is: devils. The possessive of devil is: devil's.
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