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mischief-maker vs devil

devil vs mischief-maker

mischief-maker and devil both are nouns.

mischief-maker is not a verb while devil is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mischief-maker Yes No No No
devil Yes No Yes No
As nouns, devil is a hyponym of mischief-maker; that is, devil is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mischief-maker:
  • mischief-maker: someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
  • devil: a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
mischief-maker (noun) devil (noun)
someone who deliberately stirs up trouble a word used in exclamations of confusion
an evil supernatural being
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
mischief-maker (verb) devil (verb)
coat or stuff with a spicy paste
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between mischief-maker and devil

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