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Mischief (Noun)

The quality or nature of being harmful or evil.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The politician's mischievous behavior led to the downfall of the entire administration.
Vandals who struck in the dead of night often spread more grief than pure mischievous intent.
Those responsible for arsons often exhibited mischievous tendencies from an early age.
As mischievous as the hackers were, their intentions were most certainly not of kindness.
The widespread riots in the city were a result of mischievous outsiders manipulating a peaceful protest.

Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The children's mischief in the classroom disrupted the entire lesson and frustrated the teacher.
His constant pranks and mischief at work made him unpopular among his colleagues.
The mischievous grin on her face hinted at the trouble she was about to cause.
The neighborhood kids were known for their mischief, often knocking over trash cans and causing a mess.
The company's CEO was accused of corporate mischief, using underhanded tactics to eliminate the competition.