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mischievousness

NOUN

mischief

Synonyms

STRONG

atrocity catastrophe devilment devilry deviltry evil fault friskiness frolicsomeness gag harm hurt ill impishness injury misbehavior misconduct misfortune naughtiness outrage playfulness prank prankishness rascality roguery roguishness sabotage shenanigans sportiveness tomfoolery transgression vandalism waggery waggishness wrong wrongdoing

WEAK

diablerie dirty trick funny business high jinks misdoing monkey business waywardness

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid assistance behavior benefit blessing favor good goodness happiness help kindness manners obedience right virtue

Example Sentences

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"He manages to bring that sort of mayhem and that mischievousness but with a deep emotional grounding."

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2023

“Ode to My Homegirls,” for instance, depicts the mischievousness and protective loyalty of young women.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2022

In this, the sense of outrage is counterbalanced by mischievousness.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2022

“You know, I’m getting older,” he said, the mischievousness oozing through the phone line.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2022

A spark of mischievousness appeared in her eyes.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez