Demons vs. Devils

Demons vs. Devils — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Demons and Devils

Demonsnoun

An evil supernatural being; a devil.

Devilsnoun

often Devil In many religions, the major personified spirit of evil, ruler of Hell, and foe of God. Used with the.

Demonsnoun

A persistently tormenting person, force, or passion

the demon of drug addiction.

Devilsnoun

A subordinate evil spirit; a demon.

Demonsnoun

One who is extremely zealous, skillful, or diligent

worked away like a demon.a real demon at math.

Devilsnoun

A wicked or malevolent person.

Demonsnoun

Variant of daimon.

Devilsnoun

A person

a handsome devil.the poor devil.

Demonsnoun

An inferior deity, such as a deified hero.

Devilsnoun

An energetic, mischievous, daring, or clever person.

Demonsnoun

An attendant spirit; a genius.

Devilsnoun

(Printing) A printer's devil.

Devilsnoun

A device or machine, especially one having teeth or spikes and used for tearing.

Devilsnoun

An outstanding example, especially of something difficult or bad

has a devil of a temper.

Devilsnoun

A severe reprimand or expression of anger

gave me the devil for cutting class.

Devilsnoun

(Informal) Used as an intensive

Who the devil do you think you are?.

Devilsverb

To season (food) heavily.

Devilsverb

To annoy, torment, or harass.

Devilsverb

To tear up (cloth or rags) in a toothed machine.