noun

devilment

Devilment (noun) means Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.

noun

Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.

A devilish, mischievous, or reckless nature; mischievousness.

Something cruel or evil; also, something which causes distress or suffering.

Something cleverly constructed.

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Etymology

From devil + -ment (suffix forming nouns indicating the actions or results of what is denoted by the words it is attached to).

Rhymes for devilment

ailment fulfilment

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What is the meaning of devilment?

"devilment" (noun) means devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.

What are the different meanings of devilment?

"devilment" has 3 main meanings: 1. Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this; 2. A devilish, mischievous, or reckless nature; mischievousness; 3. Something cruel or evil; also, something which causes distress or suffering.