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devilment

/ˈdɛv.əl.mənt/
dev · il · ment
Plural:devilments
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• noun

1

Reckless, high-spirited, or playful mischief, often done purely for amusement rather than out of malice.

Example

"The children had a twinkle of pure devilment in their eyes as they hid their brother's shoes."

2

Wicked, malicious, or diabolical behavior; evil action or influence.

Example

"The villagers superstitiously blamed the sudden crop failure on witchcraft and dark devilment."

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• Rhymes for devilment

• Nearby Words

devilish
devilishly
devilishness
devilment
devilry
devious
deviously

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed from the noun 'devil' and the suffix '-ment'. Originally denoting diabolical wickedness or demonic possession, the word gradually softened in everyday usage to refer to high-spirited, harmless mischief.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devilment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devilment
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