Antic and Devilment

Antic

Antic noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.

Devilment and antic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devilment" instead a noun "Antic".

Devilment

Devilment noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: his devilment at school remains the stuff of local legend

Antic and devilment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antic" instead a noun "Devilment".

Nearby Words: devil, deviled
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