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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
those adolescent rogueries that seemed funny at the time—but only stupid when considered in hindsight
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as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
the old fraternity brothers fondly recounted how their roguery used to rile the dean
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Recent Examples of roguery
That’s flimflam, that’s roguery.
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Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2022
His own father, famously, had been a confidence trickster, and le Carré was therefore all too well equipped to mount a lifelong investigation into the uses of roguery, not to mention sleights of hand, some of them amounting to a national disgrace.
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Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2020
Trump smiled, and the dinner guests laughed at the sole acknowledgment of presidential roguery on this otherwise traditional night.
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Sonia Rao,
Washington Post,
20 Sep. 2019
The political systems of the US and Britain are staggering under the pressure of Russia’s roguery....
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Monitor Editors,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2018
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2022
His own father, famously, had been a confidence trickster, and le Carré was therefore all too well equipped to mount a lifelong investigation into the uses of roguery, not to mention sleights of hand, some of them amounting to a national disgrace.
—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2020
Trump smiled, and the dinner guests laughed at the sole acknowledgment of presidential roguery on this otherwise traditional night.
—
Sonia Rao,
Washington Post,
20 Sep. 2019
The political systems of the US and Britain are staggering under the pressure of Russia’s roguery....
—
Monitor Editors,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roguery
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In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey.
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These are the kinds of hijinks fans came to expect, evoking all the feelings of a fun day at summer camp… with maybe a slightly higher volume of pranks.
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Saul Vargas of Saint Cloud, Florida was also charged with criminal mischief on June 15.
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State police said Werhan was arrested on charges of third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal mischief, unlawful restraint, second-degree threatening, interfering with a 911 call and second-degree reckless endangerment.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Sora Shirai captured victory after maintaining his lead through the best trick section, while teammates Kairi Netsuke and Toa Sasaki climbed from the bottom of the leaderboard with clutch final tricks to complete a Japanese podium sweep.
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Still, the pure rascality in these extravagant self-inventions shouldn’t be overlooked.
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Naturally, such rascality didn't do overall fuel economy any favors; in fact, my average was just 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) over the course of 125 miles at the E 350's helm.
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Sometimes finding the right trees can be an adventure, hiking into forests and mountains to find the oldest trees, patriarchs that hold centuries of information.
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My husband and daughter were enthusiastic about my applying for this year-long adventure.
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Against that background, the show’s playfulness gave the clothes some tension.
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To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.
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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.
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“Roguery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roguery. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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