devilry

• Nom désignant un comportement malveillant, cruel ou diabolique, impliquant souvent des actions imprudentes qui causent du désarroi ou de l'irritation à autrui. Peut aussi évoquer un esprit espiègle ou des actions nuisibles.

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.

   Méchanceté, cruauté

   • 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.

   Synonymesatrocitycrueltyeviliniquitymalevolencesinvicevillainywickednesswrongdoing

   Antonymesbenevolencegoodnesskindnessmoralityrighteousnessvirtue

2. Mischievous or reckless behaviorB2informal

   Playful but annoying actions that cause minor trouble or discomfort.

   Espièglerie malicieuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesdevilmentimpishnessmischiefmischievousnessnaughtinessrascalityroguery

   Antonymesgoodnessvirtue