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   mischievous

   /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

   adjective

   • 1. causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way: "mischievous children" Similar naughtybadbadly behavedmisbehavingdisobedienttroublesomevexatiousfull of mischiefrascallyroguishprankishdelinquentplayfulteasingwickedimpishpuckishroguishwaggisharchOpposite well behavedgood
   • 2. (of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble: "a mischievous allegation for which there is not a shred of evidence" Similar maliciousmalevolenthostilespitefulbittervenomouspoisonousevil-intentionedill-naturedevilbalefulvindictivevengefulvitriolicrancorousmalignmalignantperniciousmeannastyharmfulhurtfuldestructivewoundingcruelunkinddefamatoryinformal:bitchycattyliterary:maleficmaleficentOpposite harmlesswell intentioned

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French meschevous, from Old French meschever ‘come to an unfortunate end’ (see mischief). The early sense was ‘unfortunate or calamitous’, later ‘having harmful effects’; the sense ‘playfully troublesome’ dates from the late 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mischievousness noun

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

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   behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage: She has a mischievous sense of humour. a book about the mischievous antics of his ten-year-old daughter. expressing or suggesting mischief: a mischievous grin.

   • English (US)

     MISCHIEVOUS meaning: 1. behaving in a way, or describing...

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   • Mischievous in Russian

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   • Mischievous in Italian

     MISCHIEVOUS translate: birichino, cattivello, birichino,...

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

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   Mischievous means harmful, injurious, or causing trouble or annoyance. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and pronunciation of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISCHIEVOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A mischievous person is eager to have fun by embarrassing people or by playing harmless tricks. She behaves like a mischievous child. American English : mischievous / ˈmɪstʃɪvəs /

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mischievousMischievous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. naughtily or annoyingly playful. synonyms: arch, impish, implike, pixilated, prankish, puckish, wicked. playful. full of fun and high spirits. adjective. deliberately causing harm or damage. “ mischievous rumors and falsehoods” synonyms: harmful. causing or capable of causing harm. Pronunciation. US. /ˈmɪstʃɪvɪs/ UK. /ˈmɪstʃɛvəs/

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › mischievousmischievous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of mischievous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › mischievousMISCHIEVOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mischievous means inclined to acts of mischief, teasing, or causing harm. Learn how to pronounce it correctly, avoid common misspellings, and see example sentences from various sources.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › mischievousMischievous - definition of mischievous by The Free Dictionary

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   Mischievous means causing or intending to cause trouble, harm, or annoyance. Find out the pronunciation, translations, and related words for mischievous in this comprehensive online dictionary.