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Noun: devilry  de-vul-ree
  1. Wicked and cruel behaviour
    "Her devilry knew no bounds";
    - deviltry [archaic]
     
  2. Reckless or malicious behaviour that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    "The children's devilry resulted in a broken window";
    - mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry [archaic], devilment, roguery, shenanigan

Derived forms: devilries

Type of: evil, immorality, iniquity, misbehavior [US], misbehaviour [Brit, Cdn], misdeed, misdoing, wickedness

Encyclopedia: Devilry