deviltry (Meaning)
deviltry (n)
wicked and cruel behavior
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
deviltry (n.)
Diabolical conduct; malignant mischief; devilry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deviltry
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Synonyms:
- skylarking
- espièglerie
- horseplay
- trick
- practical joke
- diabolicalness
- sportiveness
- trickery
- caper
- troublemaking
- chicanery
- misbehavior
- friskiness
- irritation
- hanky-panky
- tomfoolery
- monkey business
- roughhousing
- antic
- shenanigan(s)
- misconduct
- buffoonery
- goings-on
- monkeying
- exasperation
- high jinks
- hijinks
- annoyance
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
deviltry Sentence Examples
- The townsfolk were wary of his reputation for deviltry, always keeping a watchful eye on his movements.
- Legends spoke of a sorcerer whose deviltry was said to have brought about the downfall of kingdoms.
- The mischievous twinkle in her eye hinted at a propensity for deviltry that belied her innocent appearance.
- The old man chuckled, recalling the deviltry of his youth, when he played pranks on unsuspecting neighbors.
- Superstition held that the abandoned mansion was haunted by the spirits of those who dabbled in deviltry.
- Despite his attempts to repent, whispers of his past deviltry followed him wherever he went.
- The children giggled as they planned their next act of deviltry, eager to outdo their previous exploits.
- The village was once peaceful until the arrival of a stranger whose deviltry brought chaos and discord.
- Some believed that the strange occurrences in the forest were the result of deviltry practiced by dark forces.
- The mayor vowed to put an end to the deviltry that had plagued the town for too long, instituting strict measures to maintain order.
FAQs About the word deviltry
wicked and cruel behavior, reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in othersDiabolical conduct; malignant mischief; devilry.
mischief, naughtiness, mischievousness, devilment, diablerie, roguishness, impishness, rascality, wickedness,devilishness
gravity, seriousness, gravity, solemnity, solemnity,seriousness, solemnness,gravitas, solemnness, gravitas
The townsfolk were wary of his reputation for deviltry, always keeping a watchful eye on his movements.
Legends spoke of a sorcerer whose deviltry was said to have brought about the downfall of kingdoms.
The mischievous twinkle in her eye hinted at a propensity for deviltry that belied her innocent appearance.
The old man chuckled, recalling the deviltry of his youth, when he played pranks on unsuspecting neighbors.
