devilment (Meaning)
devilment (n)
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
devilment (n.)
Deviltry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of devilment
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- trickery
- high jinks
- espièglerie
- irritation
- tomfoolery
- exasperation
- monkeying
- hijinks
- caper
- misbehavior
- goings-on
- antic
- shenanigan(s)
- trick
- misconduct
- monkey business
- buffoonery
- diabolicalness
- practical joke
- friskiness
- sportiveness
- skylarking
- chicanery
- hanky-panky
- annoyance
- troublemaking
- horseplay
- roughhousing
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
devilment Sentence Examples
- The children's **devilment** knew no bounds, leaving a trail of giggling chaos wherever they went.
- A twinkle in his eye betrayed his **devilment** as he planned a surprise prank on his unsuspecting friend.
- The playful banter between the colleagues was often laced with a touch of **devilment**, keeping the mood light.
- The unexpected twist in the plot added a layer of **devilment** to the story, leaving the reader guessing.
- Despite the seriousness of the situation, a hint of **devilment** played on her lips, suggesting she might have a hidden plan.
- The mischievous glint in the cat's eyes hinted at potential **devilment**, making the bird feeder tremble precariously.
- The artist's use of bold colors and distorted shapes conveyed a sense of **devilment**, creating an unsettling yet captivating atmosphere.
- The politician's opponent accused him of resorting to **devilment**, twisting the truth for personal gain.
- The thought of sneaking out after curfew sparked a surge of **devilment** within the teenagers.
- Though their intentions were playful, the constant acts of **devilment** eventually grew tiresome.
FAQs About the word devilment
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in othersDeviltry.
deviltry,mischief, playfulness, roguishness, waggishness, waggery, rascality, diablerie, hob, roguery
gravitas, gravity, seriousness,seriousness, gravity, solemnity, gravitas, solemnity,solemnness, solemnness
The children's **devilment** knew no bounds, leaving a trail of giggling chaos wherever they went.
A twinkle in his eye betrayed his **devilment** as he planned a surprise prank on his unsuspecting friend.
The playful banter between the colleagues was often laced with a touch of **devilment**, keeping the mood light.
The unexpected twist in the plot added a layer of **devilment** to the story, leaving the reader guessing.
