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Devilry

Noun CEFR B1
ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi

Definitions

  1. Mischief.
    countable, uncountable
  2. Wickedness; cruelty.
    countable, uncountable
  3. An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
    countable, uncountable
  4. An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“Their newfound devilry : prank-calling local businesses.”
“"The Master's Society wishes to overturn the world order⟳ into his hands by devilry and chaos. There is good news that Mr. Stevens is repentant and under our employ⟳ and gave us a significant store of antidote for the violent toxin. We can dose the MPs."”
“[…] pranks and devilries which turned slowly more unpleasant.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Devils devils doorbell Devils Hole Devils Hole pupfish Devils Lake devils on horseback

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