deviltry
deviltry · deviltries
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DevilryDevilry.
/ˈdɛv.əl.tɹi/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Devilry.
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More definitions
- wicked and cruel behavior
- reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Translations
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By meaning 1
devilry:
Origin
Variant of devilry, influenced by gallantry.Variant of devilry, influenced by gallantry.
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Forms
plural: deviltries| Singular | deviltry |
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Synonyms
9 synonymsClose in meaning
- wicked and cruel behavior:devilry
- reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others:mischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdevilrydevilmentrascalityrogueryroguishness
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddevil
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable