mischief : Idioms & Phrases
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Malicious mischief
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noun willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
vandalism; hooliganism.
WordNet
(Law) , malicious injury to the property of another; an offense at common law. Wharton.
Webster 1913
mischief-maker
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noun someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
troublemaker; bad hat; trouble maker; troubler.
WordNet
Mis"chief-mak`er noun
Definitions
One who makes mischief; one who excites or instigates quarrels or enmity.
Webster 1913
mischief-making
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noun reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
rascality; mischief; mischievousness; roguishness; roguery; devilment; deviltry; shenanigan; devilry.
WordNet
Mis"chief-mak`ing adjective
Definitions
Causing harm; exciting enmity or quarrels. Rowe. --n. The act or practice of making mischief, inciting quarrels, etc.
Webster 1913
To be in mischief
- to be doing harm or causing annoyance.
Webster 1913
To make mischief
- to do mischief, especially by exciting quarrels.
Webster 1913
To play the mischief
- to cause great harm; to throw into confusion. Colloq.
