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Word:
mischief
IPA transcription: [m'ɪstʃəf]
Pronunciations of mischief
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan
Meaning:
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Usage examples
And so the mischief was done.
Did you see this mischief done?"
The mischief was done in a moment!"
You must prevent mischief, my dear Sir.
A few by refusing may do infinite mischief.
"What the mischief is a last?" he inquired.
That is some mischief of the children's, I am sure.
"And only made believe to do so for mischief's sake?"
They would breed mischief, were they emancipated from the measure."
"Well," he thought, "if he does any mischief, he'll soon get tied up again.
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William II of England
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Tawny owl
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