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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

the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is; proof of who someone is

A loop with a running knot, used especially for trapping or hanging.

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

A high degree of competence or skill; expertise.

flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private