devilry

• Sustantivo que designa un comportamiento malvado, cruel o travieso, a menudo con acciones imprudentes que causan incomodidad o irritación a otros. También puede referirse a travesuras o diabluras propias de alguien inquieto o malicioso.

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

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1. Wicked or cruel behaviorC1formal

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

   Maldad o conducta perversa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosatrocitycrueltyeviliniquitymalevolencesinvicevillainywickednesswrongdoing

   Antónimosbenevolencegoodnesskindnessmoralityrighteousnessvirtue

2. Mischievous or reckless behaviorB2informal

   Playful but annoying actions that cause minor trouble or discomfort.

   Travesura

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdevilmentimpishnessmischiefmischievousnessnaughtinessrascalityroguery

   Antónimosgoodnessvirtue