devilry

• Существительное, обозначающее злое, жестокое или злонамеренное поведение, часто включающее безрассудные действия, причиняющие дискомфорт или раздражение другим.

A noun referring to wicked, cruel, or malicious behavior, often involving reckless actions that cause discomfort or annoyance to others.

uncountable

1. Wicked or cruel behaviorC1formal

   Actions that are morally bad, evil, or intended to cause harm.

   Злодейство

   • The villain's devilry knew no bounds as he plotted against the kingdom.
   • The novel explores the depths of human devilry and corruption.
   • Legends often speak of the devilry performed by dark sorcerers.

   Synonymsatrocitycrueltyeviliniquitymalevolencesinvicevillainywickednesswrongdoing

   Antonymsbenevolencegoodnesskindnessmoralityrighteousnessvirtue

2. Mischievous or reckless behaviorB2informal

   Playful but annoying actions that cause minor trouble or discomfort.

   Озорство

   • The children were up to their usual devilry, hiding the teacher's chalk.
   • His devilry at the party involved swapping the salt and sugar.
   • The prank was harmless devilry, but it still annoyed the neighbors.

   Synonymsdevilmentimpishnessmischiefmischievousnessnaughtinessrascalityroguery

   Antonymsgoodnessvirtue