What is the meaning of mischief?

Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.
- synonyms: mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan
The quality or nature of being harmful or evil.
- synonyms: maleficence, balefulness

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