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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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   What does Glint of mischief mean?

   • the wish or tendency to behave or play in a way that causes trouble Her eyes were full of mischief. There was a glint of mischief in her eyes. (formal) harm or injury that is done to somebody or to their reputation The incident caused a great deal of political mischief. (British English, informal) to hurt yourself physically

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   What does mischief mean?

   • marachella, birichinata, malanno… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! MISCHIEF definition: 1. behaviour, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm….

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   What does it mean to do yourself a mischief?

   • (British English, informal) to hurt yourself physically Watch how you use those scissors—you could do yourself a mischief! to do or say something deliberately to upset other people, or cause trouble between them Such people will do anything they can to make mischief.

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   What does it mean if a MP has made mischief?

   • His eyes were full of mischief. Mischief is behaviour that is intended to cause trouble for people. It can also refer to the trouble that is caused. Angry MPs have continued to make mischief. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Are people good at Mischief?

   • People who pull pranks, make jokes, and do things that annoy other people — but aren't really awful — are good at mischief. Mischief is a word for things that are a little bad or reckless but ultimately harmless. Hitting someone with a spitball is mischief. Hitting them with a rock is dangerous and therefore much worse than mischief.

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   What does meschef mean?

   • 1250–1300; Middle English meschef < Old French, noun derivative of meschever to end badly, come to grief. See mis- 1, achieve see make mischief. See damage. The character went on to appear in 17 novels and 39 novellas in narratives that detailed a wide range of adventures and mischief.

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   Mischief means slightly bad or troublesome behaviour, especially of a child, or damage or harm. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms, related words and translations in different languages.

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     MISCHIEF meaning: 1. behaviour, especially a child's, that...

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     MISCHIEF translate: （尤指兒童的）惡作劇，淘氣，搗蛋, 損害；傷害；危害. Learn more...

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     MISCHIEF translate: （尤指儿童的）恶作剧，淘气，捣蛋, 损害；伤害；危害. Learn more...

   • Znaczenie Mischief, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     MISCHIEF definicja: 1. behaviour, especially a child's, that...

   • Mischief: Thai Translation

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

   • Mischief: Italian Translation

     mischief translate: marachella, birichinata, malanno, guaio,...

   • Mischief: Catalan Translation

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

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   Mischief is playing harmless tricks or doing things you are not supposed to do, or causing trouble for people. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of mischief with Collins English Dictionary.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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   Mischief is a word for things that are a little bad or reckless but ultimately harmless. Hitting someone with a spitball is mischief. Hitting them with a rock is dangerous and therefore much worse than mischief. Making mischief can be fun, as long as it doesn't get out of hand.

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    Oct 26, 2024 · Mischief is a noun that means conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance, harm or injury, or a criminal offence. It can also be a verb that means to do a mischief to or to slander. Learn more about its synonyms, etymology, and translations in different languages.