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devilry Synonyms

Another word for devilry

Choosing another word for devilry depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Wicked, reckless, or mischievous behavior; playful or malicious trouble-making.

Usage Example

"The children's eyes sparkled with harmless deviltry as they planned their April Fools' prank."

Strongest
deviltry
mischief
Strong
roguery
rascality
wickedness
villainy
knavery
shenanigans

• noun (Context 2)

Black magic, sorcery, or diabolical art associated with the devil or evil spirits.

Usage Example

"Superstitious villagers in the sixteenth century often attributed crop failures and sudden illnesses to witchcraft and deviltry."

Strongest
deviltry
diabolism
Strong
black magic
sorcery
witchcraft
necromancy
bedevilment

Opposites of devilry

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

goodness
virtue
innocence
benevolence
obedience
See all opposites of devilry

• Nearby Words

devilishly
devilishness
devilment
devilry
devious
deviously
deviousness

Cite this Entry

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