deviltry

ˈdɛvɪltri
deviltries
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of deviltry into German

Noun

1.

naughty behavior

DatedUK
mischievous actions with a hint of malice
DatedUK
  • The children's deviltry was harmless but annoying.Die Unfug der Kinder war harmlos, aber ärgerlich.
2.

behavior

DatedUS
wicked and cruel behavior causing harm
DatedUS
Teufelei fSchurkerei fBösartigkeit
  • The villain's deviltry shocked the entire town.Die Teufelei des Schurken schockierte die ganze Stadt.
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of deviltry in English

Examples of deviltry in a sentence

  • He was punished for his deviltry at school.
  • His deviltry was evident in the prank he pulled.
  • The novel's antagonist was known for his deviltry.

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

Noun
derTeufelstreichnm.

The adventurers quickly encountered deviltry as traps and tricks awaited them in the dungeon.

Die Abenteurer stießen schnell auf Teufelstreich, da Fallen und Tricks im Verlies auf sie warteten.

derUnfugnm.

While he feigned innocence, his deviltry had already caused significant strife.

Während er Unschuld heuchelte, hatte sein Unfug bereits erheblichen Ärger verursacht.

derSchabernacknm.

With a touch of deviltry, he played the most shocking joke at the party.

Mit einem Hauch von Schabernack spielte er den aufregendsten Streich auf der Party.

dasMätzchennn.

They were tired of his deviltry, which always seemed to ruin their plans.

Sie waren seine Mätzchen leid, die ihre Pläne immer wieder zunichtemachten.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

Other translations for deviltry:

  • Teufeleinf.

deviltry: Examples and translations in context

She was accused of deviltry when her pranks escalated into outrageous stunts.

Sie wurde der Teufelstreiche beschuldigt, als ihre Streiche in ungeheuerliche Mätzchen eskalierten.

The mischievous cat was always up to deviltry, knocking things off shelves as a game.

Die schelmische Katze war immer zu Teufelstreich aufgelegt und stieß zum Spaß Dinge von den Regalen.

The forest was a place of deviltry where all manner of mischievous creatures roamed.

Der Wald war ein Ort der Teufelstreiche, wo alle möglichen schelmischen Kreaturen umherstreiften.

During the meeting, whispers of deviltry suggested that someone was sabotaging the team.

Während der Sitzung deuteten Flüstereien von Teufelstreich darauf hin, dass jemand das Team sabotierte.

Her deviltry was evident when she convinced everyone to join her scavenger hunt.

Ihr Teufelstreich war offensichtlich, als sie alle davon überzeugte, an ihrer Schnitzeljagd teilzunehmen.

The movie showcased the deviltry of a mischievous ghost who loved to cause chaos.

Der Film zeigte die Teufelstreiche eines schelmischen Geistes, der es liebte, Chaos zu verursachen.

His deviltry was notorious, leaving the townsfolk both amused and annoyed by his antics.

Seine Teufelstreich war berüchtigt und hinterließ die Stadtbewohner sowohl amüsiert als auch genervt von seinen Streichen.

As night fell, tales of deviltry spread like wildfire around the campfire.

Als die Nacht hereinbrach, verbreiteten sich Geschichten von Teufelstreich wie ein Lauffeuer um das Lagerfeuer.

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "deviltry"?
  • Find accurate translations for "deviltry" in German

    Explore various translations of "deviltry" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "deviltry" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "deviltry" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "deviltry" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "deviltry" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "deviltry" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store