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   Mis·chief

   /ˈmisCHəf/

   

   noun

   • 1. playful misbehavior or troublemaking, especially in children: "she'll make sure Danny doesn't get into mischief" Similar naughtinessbadnessbad behaviormisbehaviormischievousnessmisconductmisdemeanorperversitydisobedienceprankstrickslarkscapersnonsenseroguerydevilryfunny businessdiablerieinformal:monkey businessshenanigansgoings-onhanky-pankycarry-oncarryings-onjiggery-pokerymonkey tricksarchaic:deviltryimpishnessroguishnessdevilmentrare:rascalityOpposite good behaviorsolemnity
   • ▪ playfulness that is intended to tease, mock, or create trouble: "her eyes twinkled with irrepressible mischief"
   • ▪ harm or trouble caused by someone or something: "she was bent on making mischief" Similar harmhurtan injuryimpairmentdamagedetrimentilltrouble
   • ▪ a person responsible for harm or annoyance.

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting misfortune or distress): from Old French meschief, from the verb meschever, from mes- ‘adversely’ + chever ‘come to an end’ (from chef ‘head’).

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mischiefMischief - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others. synonyms: devilment, devilry, deviltry, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan. see more. noun. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil. synonyms: balefulness, maleficence. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ UK.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmischief noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to do or say something deliberately to upset other people, or cause trouble between them. Such people will do anything they can to make mischief. Definition of mischief noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › mischiefMischief - definition of mischief by The Free Dictionary

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   1. conduct or activity that causes petty annoyance. 2. a tendency to tease or annoy. 3. harm or trouble: to come to mischief. 4. an injury or evil caused by a person or thing. 5. a cause or source of harm, evil, or annoyance.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISCHIEF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · noun. 1. wayward but not malicious behaviour, usually of children, that causes trouble, irritation, etc. 2. a playful inclination to behave in this way or to tease or disturb. 3. injury or harm caused by a person or thing. 4. a person, esp a child, who is mischievous.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › mischiefMischief Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   MISCHIEF meaning: 1 : behavior or activity that is annoying but that is not meant to cause serious harm or damage; 2 : a playful desire to cause trouble.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › mischiefs&MISCHIEF Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   noun. conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance. 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. an injury or evil caused by a person or other agent or cause. a cause or source of harm, evil, or annoyance. the devil. See more.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › mischiefmischief - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 16, 2024 · ( uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause. She had mischief in her heart. Sooner or later he'll succeed in doing some serious mischief. ( countable) An injury or an instance of harm or trouble caused by a person or other agent or cause.