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mischief

noun

mis·​chief ˈmis-chəf How to pronounce mischief (audio)
ˈmish-
1
: a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
the polished floor … often causes mischiefs—bruises, sprains, dislocations Herbert Spencer
2
: a cause or source of harm, evil, or irritation
especially : a person who causes mischief
He's a real mischief to his family.
3
a
: action that annoys or irritates
Halloween mischiefs
b
: the quality or state of being mischievous : mischievousness
had mischief in his eyes

Synonyms

Example Sentences

It's hard to keep him out of mischief. the children claimed that setting off a firecracker was harmless mischief, but they got a lecture anyway
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English meschief, from Anglo-French, misfortune, hardship, from Old French meschever to come out badly, mes- + chief head, end — more at chief

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mischief was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing mischief

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