Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knavery
Noun
  • The abysmal prank — which ran over several toe-curling episodes — became emblematic of a season that couldn’t get off the ground.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
  • According to Gothamist, which spoke with a Collegiate faculty member who wished to remain anonymous, this year's senior prank — a tradition at the Upper West Side school in Manhattan — mimicked a border patrol checkpoint, offending several students, teachers and administrators.
    David Chiu, People.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • As a result, she was charged with one count of criminal mischief.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
  • In New Jersey, a 15-year-old Belleville High School student was charged with third-degree arson and criminal mischief after allegedly setting a Chromebook on fire, NJ.com reported.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Rea allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings, improving to 4-0 with another no-flash performance that did the trick.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • Label tricks, regional cues and color considerations for better picking at the wine shop.
    Rachel King, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • That’s flimflam, that’s roguery.
    Helen Shaw, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2022
  • America, this is a level of pure double-dealing, roguery, and downright villainy ne’er witnessed on this television program.
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2021
Noun
  • 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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“Knavery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knavery. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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