
Devil
Religious Origin
Originally linked to religious beliefs about evil beings opposing good.

Many cultures have stories featuring the devil in a battle against gods.
Negative Emotion
Evokes fear or disapproval, often used to scare or warn people.

Parents might say 'Behave or the devil will get you!' to their kids.
Not Literal
In modern usage, it's not always a literal belief but can be metaphorical.

When the computer crashed, she cursed the devil inside it.
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BeelzebubDemonFiendLuciferSatan
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