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deviltry

noun

/ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

Meaning

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.

malice, wickedness, villainy, mischief

kindness, benevolence

acts of deviltry, cruel deviltry, pure deviltry

a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young

a large farming tool used to break up and turn over soil before planting crops

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.