Chicanery and Devilry

Chicanery

Chicanery noun - The use of clever underhanded actions to achieve an end.

Devilry and chicanery are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devilry" instead a noun "Chicanery".

Nearby Word: chicane

Devilry

Devilry noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: children always getting into some devilry
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Synonyms for Devilry

Chicanery and devilry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chicanery" instead a noun "Devilry".

Nearby Word: devil
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