roguishness

roguishness
noun
1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Syn:
Derivationally related forms: ↑roguish, ↑devil (for: ↑devilment), ↑devil (for: ↑devilry), ↑devil (for: ↑deviltry), ↑mischievous (for: ↑mischievousness), ↑mischievous (for: ↑mischief)
Hypernyms: ↑misbehavior, ↑misbehaviour, ↑misdeed
Hyponyms: ↑hell, ↑blaze, ↑monkey business, ↑vandalism, ↑hooliganism, ↑malicious mischief
2. the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
Syn: ↑prankishness, ↑rascality
Derivationally related forms: ↑roguish, ↑prankish (for: ↑prankishness)
Hypernyms: ↑naughtiness, ↑mischievousness, ↑badness

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