Definitions of malicious mischief
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willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
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synonyms:
hooliganism, vandalism
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type of:
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destruction, devastation
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
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devilment, devilry, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
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destruction, devastation
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