Definitions
1.NounConduct that playfully causes petty annoyance."Drink led to mischief."
2.NounA playfully annoying action."John's mischief, tying his shoelaces together, irked George at first."
3.NounA group or a pack of rats.
4.NounHarm or injury:
Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause."She had mischief in her heart.; Sooner or later he'll succeed in doing some serious mischief.; It may end in her doing a great mischief to herself—and perhaps to others too."
5.NounHarm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause."She had mischief in her heart.; Sooner or later he'll succeed in doing some serious mischief."
6.NounAn injury or an instance of harm or trouble caused by a person or other agent or cause."It may end in her doing a great mischief to herself—and perhaps to others too."
7.NounA criminal offence defined in various ways in various jurisdictions, sometimes including causing damage to another's property.
8.NounA cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.
9.NounThe Devil; used as an expletive.
10.NounCasual and/or flirtatious sexual acts.
11.VerbTo do a mischief to; to harm.
12.VerbTo slander.