devilry

noun
UK: /ˈdev.əl.ri/
US: /ˈdev.əl.ri/

  1. Wicked or mischievous behavior, often involving tricks or deception.

    1. The kids got up to some devilry while we were out.
    2. The politician's devilry was exposed by the investigative journalist.

  2. The use of magic powers, especially to do evil.

    1. The old book described acts of devilry.
    2. Accusations of devilry were common during the witch trials.

Synonyms

mischief wickedness evil trickery sorcery black magic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "devilry" in English means: Wicked or mischievous behavior, often involving tricks or deception., The use of magic powers, especially to do evil..

The phonetic transcription of "devilry" is /ˈdev.əl.ri/ in British English and /ˈdev.əl.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "devilry": mischief, wickedness, evil, trickery, sorcery, black magic.

Example usage of "devilry": "The kids got up to some devilry while we were out.". More examples on the page.