diabolical
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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
Later, John and Paul attempt diabolical accents while relating the story of Count Balder and Felpin Mansions, “the eccentric son of Baron Landsberg, the inventor of the rack,” including a variety of sound effects.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025
The diabolical move from Riley would pay off.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025
It’s less stupid, for starters, and more diabolical.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 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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