Devilment

/ˈdevlmənt/
noun

Wild or mischievous behavior, often causing problems.

His little brother's devilment drove him crazy.
Visual representation of "devilment" - Wild or mischievous behavior, often causing problems.

Often appears as...

  • act of devilment
  • childhood devilment
noun

The action or state of causing trouble or harm.

His devilment had caused many problems in the neighborhood.
Visual representation of "devilment" - The action or state of causing trouble or harm.

Often appears as...

  • cause devilment
  • create devilment
noun

Wild or mischievous behavior, often causing problems.

His little brother's devilment drove him crazy.
Visual representation of "devilment" - Wild or mischievous behavior, often causing problems.

Often appears as...

  • act of devilment
  • childhood devilment
noun

The action or state of causing trouble or harm.

His devilment had caused many problems in the neighborhood.
Visual representation of "devilment" - The action or state of causing trouble or harm.

Often appears as...

  • cause devilment
  • create devilment
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Informal Use

Used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.

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Her devilment was just harmless fun during the party.
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Often Playful

Implies playfulness; not usually serious harm or malice.

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The twinkling eyes of the old man promised some kind of devilment.
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Usually For Kids

Commonly refers to children's behavior rather than adults'.

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The children's devilment was evident by the painted dog.
Visual representation of the word "Devilment"

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Quote examples

Matt Berry

English Actor

Toast' is based on a bunch of actors but especially one guy. I worked with him on a film and realise that if I mentioned any actor who was around his age but more successful, it would drive him insane. So from sheer devilment, I'd do it on purpose.
Portrait of Matt Berry

Quote examples

Matt Berry

English Actor

Toast' is based on a bunch of actors but especially one guy. I worked with him on a film and realise that if I mentioned any actor who was around his age but more successful, it would drive him insane. So from sheer devilment, I'd do it on purpose.
Portrait of Matt Berry
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