Mischief and Sternness

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Mischief noun - A natural disposition for playful behavior.

Usage example: your mother was full of mischief as a child, believe it or not

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Sternness is an antonym for mischief.

Sternness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

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Mischief is an antonym for sternness.

Nearby Words: stern, sternly

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