Noun: devilry de-vul-ree
- Wicked and cruel behaviour
"Her devilry knew no bounds";
- deviltry [archaic]
- 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