mischief
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of MISCHIEF
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1
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behavior or activity that is annoying but that is not meant to cause serious harm or damage
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Those children are always up to some mischief. = Those children are always getting into mischief.
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engaging in mischief
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It's hard to keep him out of mischief.
2
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a playful desire to cause trouble
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There was (a hint of) mischief in his eyes/smile.
3
somewhat formal
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harmful behavior
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criminal/malicious mischief
