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devilment

[dev-uhl-muhnt] / ˈdɛv əl mənt /












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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

Above all others, Kieran Tierney has that devilment, but can he recover from his calf injury in time?

From BBC Jun. 18, 2021

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

In Amsterdam he was known for what South Americans call picardía, a bit of devilment – the cunning and ability to be there when it counts.

From The Guardian Mar. 4, 2011

"My guess is that he and my son Bruno are up to some devilment," Mr Jenkins went on.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl




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