Mischievous and Unruly

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Mischievous adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.

Usage example: punished for their mischievous tricks on the neighbors

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Unruly is a synonym for mischievous in disobedient topic. In some cases you can use "Unruly" instead an adjective "Mischievous".

Unruly adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: unruly pupils were given detention as a matter of course

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Mischievous is a synonym for unruly in disobedient topic. You can use "Mischievous" instead an adjective "Unruly".

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