devilry meaning

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devilry (noun): wicked and cruel behavior.

devilry has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

devilry as a noun

  1. wicked and cruel behavior

    Synonyms: deviltry

    Type of: evil

  2. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

    Synonyms: mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan

    Type of: misbehavior

    Kinds: hell, monkey business, vandalism

    Related forms: devil

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in RY · 7-letter words

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