devilise

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Verb devilise has 1 sense

devilize, devilise, diabolize, diabolise - turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war"
--₁ is one way to change, alter, modify
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something on somebody

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devilise

Definition:

verb (transitive)

to make devilish or mischievous
to corrupt or influence someone to engage in wicked or immoral actions

Senses:

Sense 1:

(transitive) to make devilish or mischievous

Example sentence: The mischievous child devilised the evening festivities by putting itching powder on the guests' chairs.

Sense 2:

(transitive) to corrupt or influence someone to engage in wicked or immoral actions

Example sentence: The manipulative cult leader devilised his followers, convincing them to commit heinous acts in the name of their beliefs.