| English > English |
|
| devil's advocate |
| 1. n. One who debates from a viewpoint which he or she may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument. |
|
| 2. n. (Roman Catholic Church) A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate. |
|
| Analysis |
|
| devil |
 ©
|
| 1. n. (theology) A creature of hell. |
|
| 2. n. (theology) (the devil or the Devil) The chief devil; Satan. |
|
| 3. n. The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel. |
|
| The devil in me wants to let him suffer. |
|
| 4. n. A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child. |
|
| advocate |
©
|
| 1. n. Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel. |
|
| 2. n. Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. |
|
| 3. n. A person who speaks in support of something. |
|
| 4. n. A person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves. |
|
| Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident. |
|
