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Learn the meaning of mischief as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use mischief in a sentence and explore related phrases and entries.
Mischief means slightly bad or harmful behaviour, especially of a child, or the harm or damage caused by it. Learn how to use mischief in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.
a tendency or disposition to tease, vex, or annoy. a vexatious or annoying action. harm or trouble, especially as a result of an agent or cause. Synonyms: hurt. an injury or evil caused by a person or other agent or cause. a cause or source of harm, evil, or annoyance. the devil. mischief. / ˈmɪstʃɪf /.
Synonyms for MISCHIEF: devilment, playfulness, mischievousness, deviltry, wickedness, rascality, devilry, roguishness; Antonyms of MISCHIEF: seriousness, gravity, solemnity, gravitas, solemnness, earnestness, soberness, sternness.
Learn the meaning of mischief as a noun, with synonyms, idioms and usage examples. Find out how to say mischief in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, French and more.
Mischief is a word for things that are a little bad or reckless but ultimately harmless. Hitting someone with a spitball is mischief. Hitting them with a rock is dangerous and therefore much worse than mischief. Making mischief can be fun, as long as it doesn't get out of hand.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word mischief, which can refer to bad behaviour, the wish to cause trouble, or harm or injury. Find out how to use mischief in idioms and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
