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   mischief

   /ˈmɪstʃɪf/

   noun

   • 1. playful misbehaviour, especially on the part of children: "she'll make sure Danny doesn't get into mischief" Similar naughtinessbadnessbad behaviourmisbehaviourmischievousnessmisconductmisdemeanourperversitydisobedienceprankstrickslarkscapersnonsenseroguerydevilryfunny businessdiablerieinformal:monkey businessshenanigansgoings-onhanky-pankycarry-oncarryings-onjiggery-pokerymonkey tricksarchaic:deviltryimpishnessroguishnessdevilmentrare:rascalityOpposite good behavioursolemnity
   • ▪ playfulness that is intended to tease or create trouble: "her eyes twinkled with irrepressible mischief"
   • 2. harm or trouble caused by someone or something: "she was bent on making mischief" Similar harmhurtan injuryimpairmentdamagedetrimentilltrouble
   • ▪ a person responsible for harm or annoyance. archaic
   • 3. a wrong or hardship that a statute is designed to remove or for which the common law affords a remedy: "the statute was passed to prevent a mischief in respect of which the defendant was already under a duty at common law"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting misfortune or distress): from Old French meschief, from the verb meschever, from mes- ‘adversely’ + chever ‘come to an end’ (from chef ‘head’).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMISCHIEF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Mischief means slightly bad or troublesome behaviour, especially of a child, or damage or harm caused by someone. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and find related words and phrases in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     behavior, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is...

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   • Mischief: Catalan Translation

     MISCHIEF translate: entremaliadura. Learn more in the...

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     MISCHIEF translate: การก่อกวน, ความเสียหาย. Learn more in...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mischiefMischief Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Mischief is a noun that means a specific injury or damage, a cause or source of harm, or a quality or state of being mischievous. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMISCHIEF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Mischief is behavior that is slightly bad or causes trouble but is not intended to harm anyone. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of mischief, and see related words and phrases in different languages.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mischiefMISCHIEF Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mischief is conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance, or a tendency or disposition to tease, vex, or annoy. It can also mean harm or trouble, especially as a result of an agent or cause, or a source of harm, evil, or annoyance.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmischief noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Mischief means annoying or harmful behaviour, especially of children, or the wish or tendency to do it. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate mischief with examples and synonyms.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISCHIEF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Mischief is playing harmless tricks or causing trouble for people. It can also refer to the desire or tendency to do this. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of mischief.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › mischiefMischief - definition of mischief by The Free Dictionary

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   Mischief means behavior that causes annoyance or difficulty, or a tendency to tease or annoy. It can also mean harm or trouble caused by a person or thing, or a source of harm or evil. See synonyms, related terms, and usage examples.