DEVILMENTS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

devilment

noun

ˈde-vᵊl-mənt

as in mischief

playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm his devilment at school remains the stuff of local legend

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Recent Examples of devilment Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika. —

Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025 But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book. —

Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019

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Noun

Triana has four prior arrests on record, with charges including criminal mischief, petty larceny, criminal contempt and assault, cops said.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Agentic commerce can tolerate some amount of errors and mischief if refunds and transaction cancellation paths are clear.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026