There are (at least) 7 definitions of the word when used as a noun, one of which is "the devil", but it generally means 'conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance'.
The English meaning of the Malayalam word vikruthi is mischief.
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mischief Halloween is a night for fun and mischief. Kids with nothing to do often get into mischief.
Mischievous the adjective related to the word mischief. Typical, childhood, and destructive are adjectives that may describe mischief.
You could tell by the twinkle in his eye that he was up to some mischief. My Siamese cat is always up to mischief.
The noun 'mischief' is an abstract noun, a word for conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance; a word for a behavior.
Whenever Pete was in the boys changing rooms, you knew he was up to mischief.
cheeky
Mischievous is the adjective.
"Mercurial" is derived from Mercury, the god of Speed, Changeability, and Mischief. The speed connotation has declined a good bit, and the word now indicates mischief and changeability.
The root word of mischievous is mischief
Vandalism and Malicious Mischief refers to intentional damage or destruction caused to property by individuals with malicious intent. This can include acts such as graffiti, broken windows, or other forms of deliberate harm. It is typically covered under property insurance policies, although specific coverage may vary.