devilment
1
7.9
- noun
- /ˈdɛvəlmənt/
- Archaic
:
diablura
- She was known for her playful devilment, always finding ways to tease her friends.
- pure devilment
Examples
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But when Rob yanked the boy off balance, just for devilment, Henry did not fall.
Fiction book (1990) -
Well, I've had enough of your devilment.
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But I know when she takes off that dress, all the devilment is going to come out.
Fiction book (1991) -
Getting on his good side to get him into some devilment.
Fiction book (1993) -
The Lord knows what devilment he'd get up to.
Fiction book (1999) -
"Pure devilment crept into her expression.
Fiction book (2001) -
Girl, if you don't get up out of here with that devilment, I mean, you better get to steppin'.
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Not because she wished to avoid any sexual dalliance—fifth-grade boys, as she knew too well, showed their devilment mostly with other boys.
Fiction book (1993) -
The children engaged in a bit of devilment by hiding their teacher's chalk.
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His constant devilment during the meeting annoyed everyone present.
Synonyms
202
3.2
A playful trick done to make people laugh, often at another person
52
8.6
A playful or dishonest trick that causes trouble
34
2.7
Naughty actions often done by children that annoy people or cause small harm
3
4.5
Actions done on purpose that cause problems or mischief
2
8.4
Noisy, wild actions that cause trouble or excitement
1
8.8
Behaviour that harms people or tricks them, sometimes as a prank
1
6.0
The act of causing trouble or harm to others on purpose
1
9.7
Bad behavior meant to annoy or hurt people
1
4.6
Playful actions that cause small harmless trouble for fun
1
8.8
Playful but sometimes dishonest behavior that annoys people
1
8.1
Playful or dishonest behavior that tricks people
Playful or wicked behavior that shows mischief
A playful habit of doing mischief or telling small lies that amuses people
A liking for doing playful, slightly naughty tricks on other people
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How Mischievous
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Etymology
The word devilment begins with devil, meaning an 'evil spirit' or a naughty person, and ends with -ment, a part that turns something into a noun meaning an 'action' or state. So, devilment is like 'devilish' or mischievous action — playful or naughty behaviour meant to tease or annoy others.