devilishness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devilishness
Noun
  • He was later convicted by a Rockland County Court of acting in a manner to injure a child and criminal mischief on June 3, 2024.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • On Friday, police arrested Tedford on a felony criminal mischief charge in connection to the case.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
  • But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.
    Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019
Noun
  • Or watch Margaret Hamilton terrorize Dorothy before getting the backstory behind her wickedness.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • There is killing and hatred and strife on every level and spiritual wickedness in high places.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Devilishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilishness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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