" devilry "

1: playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm;

  * e.g., " ... children always getting into some devilry "

•  Synonyms : 

•  devilishness,

•  devilment,

•  diablerie,

•  espièglerie,

•  hob,

•  impishness,

•  knavery,

•  mischief,

•  mischievousness,

•  rascality,

•  roguery,

•  roguishness,

•  shenanigan(s),

•  waggery,

•  waggishness,

•  wickedness

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: the power to control natural forces through supernatural means;

  * e.g., " ... superstitious villagers who were quick to attribute an unexpected occurrence to devilry "

•  Synonyms : 

•  bewitchery,

•  bewitchment,

•  conjuring,

•  diablerie,

•  enchantment,

•  ensorcellment,

•  magic,

•  mojo,

•  necromancy,

•  sorcery,

•  thaumaturgy,

•  voodooism,

•  witchcraft,

•  witchery,

•  wizardry

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)