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devil in Malay

iblis

/ˈdɛvəl/

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dated[ˈdɛvɪl]

devil in Malay: iblis, syaitan. In English, devil means the chief devil; Satan.

Malay words for devil

evil creature
iblis, syaitan

English meaning of devil

  1. proper noun The chief devil; Satan.
  2. noun An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
  3. noun A man with red or orange skin and a pair of horns on his head, a pointed goatee, and a long tail, who carries a pitchfork, represents evil, and is portrayed to children as a boogeyman who punishes bad behavior.
  4. noun The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.

Full definition of devil

devil in a sentence

  • The devil in me wants to let him suffer.
  • Those two kids are devils in a toy store.
  • That math problem was a devil.

Synonyms of devil

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Questions about devil in Malay

What is the meaning of devil in Malay?
Devil in Malay is iblis, syaitan.
Apakah maksud devil dalam bahasa Melayu?
Devil: iblis, syaitan.
What does devil mean in English?
Devil means the chief devil; Satan.

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