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diabolical

[dahy-uh-bol-i-kuhl] / ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪ kəl /


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Product designers are hatching new ways to rouse them that border on diabolical.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

Why it’s vital: Never underestimate the power of seeing an intelligent, moral character triumph in the face of overwhelming challenges brought on by diabolical forces.

From Salon Dec. 19, 2025

"It's a diabolical situation that consumers find themselves in and especially at a really important time of year for families and for businesses," Mr Walker said.

From BBC Nov. 15, 2025

“You needed her to be diabolical in order to show what really was happening there,” says Davidtz.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2025

I think about the bartenders, and wonder what diabolical things they'll be putting into my cocktail.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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