Apache devil dance
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Definition of Apache devil dance - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
spiritual significanceDated dance believed to ward off evil spiritsDated
- They performed the Apache devil dance to protect the village.
- The Apache devil dance is a sacred tradition.
- Tourists watched the Apache devil dance in awe.
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Expressions with Apache
lively dance with acrobatic movements
They performed an Apache dance at the festival.
Native American tribe from the Southwestern United States
The Chiricahua Apache were known for their resistance.
Native American tribe living in Arizona
The San Carlos Apache have a rich cultural heritage.
group of Apache people native to the Southwestern United States
The Western Apache have a distinct culture and language..
small, rounded, black obsidian pebble
He found an Apache tear while hiking in the desert..
Expressions with devil
small representation or embodiment of a devil
The statue was a little devil with horns.
person who is clever and deceitful
He is such a crafty devil, always finding ways to trick people.
decorative objects shaped like horns
The costume included red devil horns on a headband.
person with exceptionally good fortune
He won the lottery again, the lucky devil!
prefer dealing with known problems than unknown ones
Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
tell someone to go away, often with anger or annoyance
He told me to go to the devil when I asked again.
hit or punish someone very severely
The bully beat the devil out of him after school.
very lively, mischievous, sometimes hard to control
The kids were full of the devil at the party.
encourage someone to take a risk
Go on, be a devil and try the spicy dish.
person who seems good but is actually bad
She seemed nice, but she was a devil in disguise.
warns that small details can cause big problems or difficulties
The devil is in the details when signing contracts.
people with nothing to do may cause trouble
Idle hands do the devil's work, so keep yourself busy.
very quickly or fast
She worked like the devil to finish the project on time.
extremely good luck that seems impossible or magical
He survived again, must be the luck of the devil.
individual you feel sorry for due to misfortune
The poor devil was caught in the rain without an umbrella.
cause trouble or chaos
The kids raised the devil in the classroom when the teacher left.
used when someone appears unexpectedly after being mentioned
We were just talking about you, speak of the devil!
used when someone appears unexpectedly after being mentioned
We were just talking about you, talk of the devil!
wrongdoers back one another and often avoid punishment
He kept escaping consequences— the devil looks after his own.
engage in risky or dangerous behavior
He knew he was dancing with the devil by getting involved in illegal activities.
compromise morals for personal gain
She dealt with the devil to get the promotion.
look showing intense determination or anger
She had a devil in her eyes during the competition.
person who is very wicked or mischievous
Everyone says he's a devil in the flesh.
extremely difficult, unpleasant, or impressive in a negative way
It was a devil of a problem to solve.
Expressions with dance
wedding dance where guests pay to dance with bride or groom
During the money dance, guests lined up to dance with the bride.
schedule of appointments or engagements
My dance card is full this week with meetings.
traditional Japanese drama with singing and dancing
We watched a Kabuki dance performance in Tokyo.
move in sync with another's music or beat
She danced to his rhythm at the concert.
dance continuously all night
They decided to dance the night away at the club.
change behavior or attitude in a noticeably new or unusual way
After the criticism, he began to dance to a different tune.
change usual opinion or way of acting in a clear new direction
After the scandal, the senator began to dance to a new tune.
do something for very little money or cost
He bought the car for a song and a dance.
start dancing in a lively way at a party or event
Let's hit the dance floor and show our moves!
avoid discussing a problem directly
He tends to dance around the issue instead of giving a straight answer.
follow someone's instructions or desires
She always dances to her boss's tune at work.
avoid giving a direct answer
He tried to tap dance around the issue during the meeting.
celebrate openly and joyfully in public
The fans danced in the streets after the team won the championship.
to be extremely happy or elated
She was dancing on air after hearing the good news.
show joy at someone's misfortune
She seemed to dance on his grave after he was fired.
follow someone's rules or demands
He always dances to the tune of his boss.
waste someone's time with complex tasks
She led him a dance with endless errands.
unnecessary excitement or activity
He made a song and dance about the small delay.
change behavior to match different situations or people
He dances to different tunes depending on who is in charge.
engage in risky activities knowingly
He loves to dance with danger by climbing cliffs.
engage in risky or dangerous activities
He likes to dance with death by climbing cliffs without safety gear.
engage in risky or dangerous behavior
He knew he was dancing with the devil by getting involved in illegal activities.
follow another person's rules or way of doing things
He always dances to his boss's beat at work.
act very eager to please or serve someone important
He danced attendance on the boss all day.
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- French:danse du diable apache, ...
- German:Apache-Teufelstanz, ...
- Italian:danza del diavolo Apache, ...
- Spanish:danza del diablo apache, ...
- Portuguese:dança do diabo Apache, ...
- Chinese:阿帕奇驱魔舞, ...
- Japanese:アパッチの悪魔の踊り, ...
- Arabic:رقصة الشيطان الأباتشي, ...
- Hebrew:רִיקּוּד הַשֵּׁדִים שֶׁל הָאֲפָּאצִ'ים, ...
- Russian:танец дьявола апачей, ...
- Ukrainian:танець диявола апачів, ...
- Hindi:अपाचे डेविल डांस, ...
- Bengali:অ্যাপাচি ডেভিল নৃত্য, ...
- Catalan:dansa del dimoni Apache, ...
- Czech:apačský obřadní tanec k zahánění zlých duchů, ...
- Danish:Apache-djævledans, ...
- Dutch:Apache duivelsdans, ...
- Greek:χορός του διαβόλου των Απάτσι, ...
- Hungarian:apacs ördögtánc, ...
- Khmer:របាំអាប៉ាឈេដេញវិញ្ញាណអាក្រក់, ...
- Korean:아파치 악마 춤, ...
- Persian:رقص شیطانی آپاچی, ...
- Polish:taniec diabła Apaczów, ...
- Portuguese (BR):dança do diabo Apache, ...
- Romanian:dansul diavolului Apache, ...
- Swedish:Apache devil dance, ...
- Thai:การเต้นรำปีศาจอาปาเช่, ...
- Turkish:Apache şeytan dansı, ...
- Vietnamese:điệu nhảy xua đuổi tà ma của Apache, ...
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