development, n. [unfoldment], progression, [evolution]; hypertrophy (excessive development). Antonyms: atrophy, [undevelopment], [abortion], [embryo].
deviate, v. [swerve], deflect, [digress], [stray], [wander], diverge. Antonym: continue.
deviation, n. swerving, deflection, [digression], [divergence].
device, n. [contrivance], invention, expedient, [wile], [maneuver], [artifice], [trickery]; symbol, motto, [legend], cognizance.
devil, n. [Satan], Lucifer, Apollyon, Belial, Beelzebub, deuce, dickens, Mephistopheles, Asmodeus, Abaddon; [demon], [fiend]. Associated words: diabolology, Satanic, demoniac, exorcise, exorcism, diabolism, Izedi, Izedism, demonology.
devilish, a. demoniac, diabolical, [fiendish], infernal; [atrocious], [reprobate].
devil-may-care, a. [reckless], [defiant].
deviltry, n. devilry, diablerie, devilment, fiendishness.
devious, a. [wandering], [circuitous], [mazy], [winding], tortuous, [roundabout]; [erring], [sinful].
devise, v. [contrive], invent, [scheme], [concoct], excogitate; [bequeath].