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devilry::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | devilment, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan |
| Type of | misbehaviour, misbehavior, misdeed |
| Has types | malicious mischief, blaze, hell, hooliganism, monkey business, vandalism |
| Derivation | devil |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | deviltry |
| Type of | evil, wickedness, iniquity, immorality |
Examples of devilry
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Even in the midst of the devilry, some of the soldiers knew their behavior was wrong.
From the time.com
No one who was apprehended ever had some some devilry planned for Albany's drinking water.
From the timesunion.com
Carothers forcefully portrayed Dracula's dark power and sensual devilry.
From the washingtonpost.com
They see themselves as besieged by nonbelievers and devilry that seeks to undo God's work.
From the theatlantic.com
Such tracks demand power and finesse with the bat, and some devilry and deception with the ball.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Florence's new album is inspired by devilry, science and horses.
From the guardian.co.uk
What new devilry have they concocted for us this time.
From the independent.co.uk
Such devilry in the face of adversity is an attitude that can transform things almost in an instant.
From the guardian.co.uk
The opening song, Time, shows the same kind of diatonic devilry that makes Hair such easy listening.
From the time.com
- Deviltry: wicked and cruel behavior
- Mischief: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
- Mischief; wickedness, cruelty; witchcraft; An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft
