1
as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
the boy, who was once filled with diablerie, grew up to be a staid and rather dull man
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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
since the common folk had an unshakable belief in a personal devil, a charge of diablerie was taken seriously
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Noun
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There’s something about these wordless intuitive bonds, full of mischief and love, that feel like magic.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Nelson was charged with explosives or incendiary devices use during felony, criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit a Class 3 felony, authorities said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The act was short and provided few details about what constituted witchcraft, sorcery or necromancy.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence-Mathers not only shows the bonds between religion and sorcery but examines the sheer beauty of the manuscripts involved, from illumination to illustration.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There, a plaque remembers Anne Glover, an Irish servant who was falsely accused of witchcraft and executed.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Although your great-grandmother would probably roll over in her grave at the notion of microwaving bacon, or would possibly accuse an air fryer of witchcraft and throw it in the river, these more modern methods have a bevy of fans.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gabe continually made magic out of his various moles, while Dawn worked to weave African influences into her comfort food.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Superhero Party: Who doesn’t love a bit of superhero magic?—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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The tinny, atmospheric beat escalates the wickedness, like a party that ends with a seance.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2025
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Or watch Margaret Hamilton terrorize Dorothy before getting the backstory behind her wickedness.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Diablerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diablerie. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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