devilment

/ˈdɛvəlmənt/
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Other forms: devilments

Definitions of devilment
  1. noun
    reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    synonyms: devilry, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan
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    types:
    blaze, hell
    noisy and unrestrained mischief
    monkey business
    mischievous or deceitful behavior
    hooliganism, malicious mischief, vandalism
    willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
    type of:
    misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
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