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