mischief (n.)

  1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

    [ Syn: mischief-making , mischievousness , deviltry , devilry , devilment , rascality , roguery , roguishness , shenanigan ]

  2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

    [ Syn: maleficence , balefulness ]

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