DEVILMENT

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

(noun) reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

devilment (usually uncountable, plural devilments)

devilish action or conduct; mischief.

Source: Wiktionary


Dev"il*ment, n.

Definition: Deviltry. Bp. Warburton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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