devilry — 英語辞典

名詞

1. Mischief.

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   例文

   Their newfound devilry : prank-calling local businesses.

2. Wickedness; cruelty.

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   その他の例文 (1)

   "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."

3. An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.

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4. An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.

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   例文

   […] pranks and devilries which turned slowly more unpleasant.

名詞

1. wicked and cruel behavior

   同義語

   deviltry

   上位語

   evilimmoralitywickednessiniquity

2. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

   同義語

   mischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdeviltrydevilmentrascalityrogueryroguishnessshenanigan

   上位語

   misbehaviormisbehaviourmisdeed