devilry
8 synonyms for devilry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Cruel or wicked behaviour.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English develrye, equivalent to devil plus -ry.
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