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devil vs incubus

incubus vs devil

devil and incubus both are nouns.

devil is a verb but incubus is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devil Yes No Yes No
incubus Yes No No No
As nouns, incubus is a hyponym of devil; that is, incubus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than devil:
  • devil: an evil supernatural being
  • incubus: a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
Other hyponyms of devil include succuba, succubus, dibbuk, dybbuk.
devil (noun) incubus (noun)
a word used in exclamations of confusion a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
an evil supernatural being someone who depresses or worries others
a cruel wicked and inhuman person a situation resembling a terrifying dream
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
devil (verb) incubus (verb)
coat or stuff with a spicy paste
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between devil and incubus

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