noun
Meaning 1
Devilry.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
deviltry
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UK: /ˈdɛv.əl.tɹi/
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dĕv'əl-trē
noun
Meaning 2
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed
Narrower terms: hell, blaze, monkey business, vandalism, hooliganism, malicious mischief
noun
Meaning 3
wicked and cruel behavior
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: devilry
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: evil, immorality, wickedness, iniquity
History
Etymology
Variant of devilry, influenced by gallantry.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: Teufelskunst — devilry
- German: Teufelei — devilry
- German: Unfug — devilry