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Mischief-making (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The prankster's mischief-making caused chaos in the office, disrupting the entire workday.
  • Her constant gossiping and spreading rumors was a form of mischief-making that hurt many people's feelings.
  • The children's mischief-making in the classroom made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order.
  • The politician's opponents accused him of mischief-making by spreading false information about his rivals.
  • The anonymous hacker's mischief-making had serious consequences, compromising the security of thousands of users.

Synonyms

  • Devilment
  • Rascality
  • Mischief
  • Deviltry
  • Devilry
  • Roguery
  • Shenanigan
  • Mischievousness
  • Roguishness

Hypernyms

  • Misbehavior
  • Misdeed

Hyponyms

  • Vandalism
  • Hell
  • Malicious Mischief
  • Monkey Business
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