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
Practical joke and mischief are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practical joke" instead a noun "Mischief".
Practical joke
Practical joke noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.
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Synonyms for Practical joke
Mischief and practical joke are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mischief" instead a noun phrase "Practical joke".
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Related pairs
- trick and mischief
- trick and practical joke
- lark and mischief
- lark and practical joke
- prank and mischief
- prank and practical joke
- escapade and mischief
- escapade and practical joke
- antic and mischief
- antic and practical joke
- deception and mischief
- deception and practical joke
- fun and mischief
- fun and practical joke
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