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evil vs mischief

mischief vs evil

evil and mischief both are nouns.

evil is an adjective but mischief is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
evil Yes Yes No No
mischief Yes No No No
As nouns, mischief is a hyponym of evil; that is, mischief is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evil:
  • evil: the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
  • mischief: the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
evil (noun) mischief (noun)
morally objectionable behavior reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
evil (adjective) mischief (adjective)
morally bad or wrong
having or exerting a malignant influence
having the nature of vice
Difference between evil and mischief

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