deviltry

/ˈdɛvəltri/
noun
  1. Wicked or cruel behavior; evil actions (same as devilry).
    • Some people believe that greed is the root of all deviltry.
    • The ancient tales are full of deviltry and dark magic.
    • The detective uncovered a web of deviltry that had been hidden for years.
  2. Mischievous or playful behavior; trickery.
    • The toddler's deviltry included hiding the remote control and giggling.
    • There was a spark of deviltry in the old man's eyes as he told a tall tale.
    • The prank was pure deviltry, but everyone laughed in the end.
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