deviltry

• Nom désignant un comportement malveillant, cruel ou espiègle, souvent associé à des actions diaboliques ou à des farces qui causent du désarroi ou de l'agacement chez autrui.

A noun referring to wicked, cruel, or malicious behavior, often involving mischief or 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 deviltry knew no bounds as he plotted against the kingdom.
   • The novel explores the depths of human deviltry and corruption.
   • Stories of ancient deviltry still frighten the local villagers.

   Synonymescrueltydepravityeviliniquitymalevolencemalicesinfulnessvicevillainywickedness

   Antonymesgoodnessmoralityvirtue

2. Mischievous or reckless behaviorC1informal

   Playful but annoying actions that cause minor trouble or discomfort to others.

   Espièglerie

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

   Synonymesdevilmentimpishnessmischiefmischievousnessnaughtinessroguery

   Antonymesdecorumgoodnessproprietyvirtue