DEVILMENTS Meaning and
Definition
-
Devilments, noun
(Plural form of devilment)
1. Mischievous or playful acts characterized by a malicious or wicked intent: Devilments refer to actions, behaviors, or pranks that are executed with the purpose of being mischievous, particularly when accompanied by a sense of maliciousness or wickedness. These acts usually aim to cause trouble, disrupt order, or create chaos, often with an underlying intention of unsettling or challenging authority figures. Devilments commonly involve practical jokes, teasing, or manipulation, performed for personal amusement or to elicit reactions from others. Such actions may be seen as impish or impertinent, often amusing to the performer but potentially frustrating or infuriating for the targeted individuals or society as a whole.
2. Wicked or troublesome deeds associated with an evil influence: In a broader sense, devilments can denote troublesome or villainous deeds that are attributed to an evil influence or nature. This definition refers to actions that are not necessarily mischievous or playful but hold a more sinister inclination. It can encompass immoral, harmful, or corrupt activities that are driven by a malevolent and destructive force. Devilments of this nature are often associated with demonic or supernatural influences. In literature, devilments may also symbolize sinister or diabolical scheming orchestrated by characters who personify evil or wickedness.
Common Misspellings for DEVILMENTS
- sevilments
- xevilments
- cevilments
- fevilments
- revilments
- eevilments
- dwvilments
- dsvilments
- ddvilments
- drvilments
- d4vilments
- d3vilments
- decilments
- debilments
- degilments
- defilments
- devulments
- devjlments
- devklments
- devolments
Etymology of DEVILMENTS
The word "devilments" is a derivative of the word "devil" and is formed by adding the suffix "-ments".
The noun "devil" dates back to Old English, where it was spelled "dēofol" or "dēoful". It originated from the Late Latin word "diabolus", which comes from the Greek word "diábolos", meaning "slanderer" or "accuser". In religious contexts, "devil" is often used as a name for the supreme embodiment of evil and the adversary of God in various cultures and religious traditions.
The suffix "-ments" is a spelling variation of the suffix "-ment", which is derived from Old French and signifies "the result of an action" or "the means of an action". It is commonly used to form nouns, indicating the process, state, or result of the action conveyed by the root word.
