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deviltry

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Definition:

(n.) Act of ill intent; bad deed; evil action.

Pronunciation:

DEV – ul – tree

Also Known As:

Mischief; black magic, wickedness

Alternate Spellings:

devilry

Examples:

I’m not going to tolerate any more deviltry from you!

In a Quote

"He did not know what to make of it. Perhaps some new deviltry of the gods was about to be perpetrated on him. He walked slowly and cautiously, prepared to be assailed at any moment."
White Fang, Jack London

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