Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun devilry

2 senses of devilry

Sense 1
deviltry, devilry -- (wicked and cruel behavior)
       => evil, immorality, wickedness, iniquity -- (morally objectionable behavior)

Sense 2
mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan -- (reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others)
       => misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed -- (improper or wicked or immoral behavior)