Devilment (Noun)
Meaning
Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The children's devilment in the classroom made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order.
- His constant devilment at work was starting to get on his coworkers' nerves.
- The teenagers' devilment in the neighborhood, such as knocking over trash cans and spray-painting graffiti, was a source of frustration for the residents.
- The company's devilment in exploiting its employees and ignoring environmental regulations sparked widespread outrage.
- The politician's devilment in using underhanded tactics to discredit her opponents damaged her reputation and lost her the election.