mischief

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of mischief with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

mischief

(noun)

Meaning

playful misbehavior or troublemaking

Example

"Despite his mischief, the teacher couldn't help but smile at Jake's antics."

Synonyms

naughtinesspranktrouble

Antonyms

obediencegood behavior

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'meschief', meaning misfortune or harm.
Related word forms
  • noun: mischievousness
  • adjective: mischievous