devilment

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

Etymology

From devil + -ment (suffix forming nouns indicating the actions or results of what is denoted by the words it is attached to).

In classic literature

Synonyms

mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan

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