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Devilment

usgb/ˈdevlmənt/Volume
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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.
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