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Deviltry

noun
(pl. deviltries)
1.
Wicked and cruel behavior.  Synonym: devilry.
2.
Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.  Synonyms: devilment, devilry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan.






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"Deviltry" Quotes from Famous Books



... by a group of righteously irate citizens," said Judge Carter. "Which I would very warmly deserve. On the other hand, suppose we 'treated' people to feel anguish at thoughts of murder or killing, theft, treason, and other forms of human deviltry?" ...
— The Fourth R • George Oliver Smith

... Any other tribe of Indians this side of the Rocky Mountains would not have left one of you to have told the tale, and it is just such darned fools as that man that stir up the Indians, to do so much deviltry." ...
— Chief of Scouts • W.F. Drannan

... whimpering fear have stirred him to further elemental cruelties? Would he have ended by killing her? ... Physically weak as he was, he could still feel the thrill of cruelty that had shaken him at the realization of Brauer's dismay. As a child, when a truant gust of deviltry had swept him, he had felt the same satisfaction in pummeling a comrade who backed away from friendly cuffs turned instantly to blows of malice. Even now he had occasionally a desire to seek out Brauer again and worry him further. He was fearing indifference. ...
— Broken to the Plow • Charles Caldwell Dobie

... came tumbling down the stairs, ripe for deviltry; but for the moment here was wine to be had for the taking, everything ...
— The Light That Lures • Percy Brebner

... Deveaux is a brute," said John. "His deviltry came near being the end of us. When we get home, we must see to it that he is punished as he deserves. But we must keep it out of the papers now, as it will look, in case we get beat, as if ...
— Around the World in Ten Days • Chelsea Curtis Fraser


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