Deviltry Definition & Meaning

deviltry
noun
  1. wicked and cruel behavior
  2. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

"Deviltry" in song lyrics

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  • "An attempt to bury the hatchet rendered me victim of deviltry"
    Aesop Rock — Garbage

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