devilry
/ˈdɛvəlri/
noun
- Wicked or cruel behavior; evil actions.
- Legends speak of the devilry performed by the sorcerer in the dark forest.
- The novel explores the devilry that humans are capable of in times of war.
- The villain's devilry shocked the entire town when the truth came out.
- Mischievous or playful behavior; trickery.
- The class clown was known for his harmless devilry, like putting a fake spider on the teacher's desk.
- The puppy's eyes sparkled with devilry as it grabbed the slipper and ran.
- There was a hint of devilry in her smile before she told the joke.
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