devilment

Example Sentences

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She is all mischief and devilment, huggably wise, possessed of an agile mind and a sweet nature as a mystery writer/amateur detective who is always one amiable step ahead of the police.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2022

Unlike a contemporary version of Cassius, who was forever pacing the floor and wondering how much devilment he could put his fellow citizens up to by calling it conscience instead of opportunism.

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2016

They bring scrummaging power and open-side devilment and work-rate.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2016

It may not be devilment that influences Benítez's thinking on Sunday, however, but what has unfortunately become standard managerial practice at this stage of a season.

From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2010

Just for devilment, she plunks herself down beside me in that swing and starts doin’ everything I do.

From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor