devilry

ˈdɛvəlri
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Translation of devilry into German

Noun

1.

wickedness

Rare
cruel or evil behavior causing harm
Rare
Bosheit fTeufelei f
  • His devilry left a lasting scar on the community.Seine Bosheit hinterließ eine bleibende Narbe in der Gemeinschaft.
2.

mischief

Rare
mischievous or annoying behavior
Rare
  • The children's devilry left the room in complete disarray..Die Unfug der Kinder hinterließ den Raum in völliger Unordnung
3.

magic

Dated
practice of black magic or witchcraft
Dated
Schwarze Magie Hexerei f
  • The villagers feared her for her devilry.Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten sich vor ihrer Schwarzen Magie.
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Synonyms and analogies of devilry in English

Examples of devilry in a sentence

  • Her devilry was evident in her manipulative schemes.
  • His devilry often got him into trouble at school.
  • The prank was pure devilry, causing everyone to laugh.
  • Legends spoke of his dark devilry in the forest.
  • She was accused of devilry during the trial.

Translations of "devilry" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieTeufeleinf.

The signs are increasing that this devilry is to be taken seriously.

Die Anzeichen mehren sich, dass diese Teufelei ernst zu nehmen ist.

stoicism, tempter's art and devilry of every kind, - that

Stoicismus, Versucherkunst und Teufelei jeder Art, dass alles Boese,

dasUnheilnn.

Their friendship turned sour under the weight of shared devilry and betrayal.

Ihre Freundschaft wurde durch das gemeinsame Unheil und den Verrat sauer.

The children giggled, blissfully unaware of the devilry that surrounded them.

Die Kinder kicherten, blissua unaware von dem Unheil, das sie umgab.

derUnfugnm.

Each act of devilry from the mischievous raccoon left the campsite in disarray.

Jeder Unfug des frechen Waschbären hinterließ den Campingplatz in Unordnung.

The devilry of the prankster made everyone question their plans for a quiet afternoon.

Der Unfug des Witzbolds ließ alle ihre Pläne für einen ruhigen Nachmittag infrage stellen.

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devilry: Examples and translations in context

I will fight the devilry with the most dangerous weapon in existence.

Ich werde alle Teufeleien mit der gefährlichsten Waffe überhaupt bekämpfen.

However, beware of the old cemetry, it's filled with devilry.

Aber hütet euch vor dem alten Friedhof, da ist eine echte Teufelei!

But what devilry must happen to make a man invisible?

"Aber was Teufelei muss geschehen, um einem Menschen machen unsichtbar?"

What for devilry, this foul language?

Was für die Teufelei, diese stinkende Sprache?

They believed in magic, witchcraft and devilry and carried symbols and icons to ward off bad luck.

Sie glaubten an Magie, Hexerei und Teufelei und trugen Symbole und Ikonen, um Unglück abzuwehren.

They had become entangled in devilry that threatened to destroy their peaceful lives.

Sie waren in ein Unheil verwickelt, das ihr friedliches Leben zerstören drohte.

She sensed the devilry in his smile, a warning to tread carefully.

Sie spürte das Unheil in seinem Lächeln, eine Warnung, vorsichtig zu sein.

In the darkness, she could almost hear the whispers of devilry surrounding her.

In der Dunkelheit konnte sie fast die Geflüster des Unheils um sich herum hören.

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