Antic and Mischief

Antic

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

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

Mischief

Mischief noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: the children claimed that setting off a firecracker was harmless mischief, but they got a lecture anyway

Antic and mischief are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antic" instead a noun "Mischief".
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