She-devil (Noun)
Meaning
A cruel woman.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The queen was known as a she-devil for her ruthless treatment of her enemies and her own people.
- Her husband often referred to his ex-wife as a she-devil due to her manipulative and vindictive nature.
- The new boss was a she-devil who delighted in making her employees' lives miserable.
- In the novel, the main character's stepmother was portrayed as a she-devil who made her life a living hell.
- The dictator's wife was feared by many as a she-devil who would stop at nothing to maintain her power and wealth.