😈mischief

noun
/ˈmɪstʃɪf/

Meaning

Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example Sentences

The children were full of mischief during the party.

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

Example Expressions

make mischief

Synonyms

naughtiness, misbehavior, pranks, trouble, devilry
Entry 1
naughtiness, misbehavior, pranks, trouble
Entry 2
naughtiness, pranks, trouble, devilry

Antonyms

obedience, goodness, discipline, good behavior, virtue
Entry 1
obedience, goodness, discipline
Entry 2
good behavior, obedience, virtue

Collocations

cause mischief, get into mischief, full of mischief, childhood mischief, playful mischief, harmless mischief
Entry 1
cause mischief, get into mischief, full of mischief
Entry 2
childhood mischief, playful mischief, harmless mischief, get into mischief

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