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devilment Synonyms

Another word for devilment

Choosing another word for devilment depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
mischief
devilry
deviltry
Strong
rascality
roguery
monkey business
shenanigans
hijinks
prankishness
impishness

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
wickedness
Strong
evildoing
diablerie
villainy
malice
iniquity
malevolence

Opposites of devilment

The opposite of devilment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

goodness
virtue
good behavior
righteousness
obedience
benevolence
decorum
propriety
See all opposites of devilment

• Nearby Words

devilish
devilishly
devilishness
devilment
devilry
devious
deviously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Devilment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/devilment
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