DEVILMENTS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

devilment

noun

ˈde-vᵊl-mənt

Definition of devilment

as in mischief

playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm his devilment at school remains the stuff of local legend

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Recent Examples of devilment 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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View this post on Instagram Vargas was taken to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center), and charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure and criminal mischief.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Larry Montes faces two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime, among other charges, New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said late Friday.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

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Really, the challenge as an actor is forgetting all the playfulness, ambition and tone around it, or even the books and the research and just playing the truth of it.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Affection, physical touch, flirting and playfulness become less frequent, replaced by stress, conflict and growing resentment.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of playfulness

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