Meaning mischief
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mischiefc. 1300, "evil condition, misfortune, need, want," from Old French meschief "misfortune, harm, trouble; annoyance, vexation" (12c., Modern French méchef), verbal noun from mescheve [..]
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mischiefreckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others maleficence: the quality or nature of being harmful or evil Mischief is a vexatious or annoying action, or, conduct or acti [..]
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mischiefharm or damage; naughtiness
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mischief(n) reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others(n) the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
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mischiefInjury or damage caused by the actions of somebody or something.
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mischieflang=en
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