malicious mischief
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of malicious mischief
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Resources that should be devoted to ensuring the smooth execution of November’s balloting are instead being diverted to respond to malicious mischief.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2022
The police have also accused Sherman of malicious mischief because, they said, he damaged the door of the home.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
He served three months in jail for malicious mischief, but then a Seattle municipal judge did the opposite of coddling him.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2020
Both men also face charges of malicious mischief.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2015
Yet he could not overlook this flagrant piece of malicious mischief.
From Hiram the Young Farmer by Burbank L. Todd
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