Sinful or perverse action, conduct, or character; extreme evildoing, wickedness, or cruelty. Also: a wicked or sinful act; an instance of evildoing…

Action or conduct characteristic of a devil; the quality or condition of being like a devil; devilishness, wickedness.

The status, condition, or quality of being a devil; diabolical nature or essence. Now rare.

Action or conduct characteristic of a devil; devilishness; wickedness, evil.

The quality or character of being diabolical (in various senses); devilishness; wickedness.

An infernal or diabolical act or thing. Frequently hyperbolical. Now rare.

Diabolical or devilish action or conduct; extreme evildoing, wickedness, or cruelty. Also: a diabolical act or creation. Cf. devilry, n. 1a.

A devilish act or device; wickedness; mischief; = devilry, n. (in various senses).

Action or behaviour characteristic of or befitting a demon; extreme wickedness, cruelty, or perversity; devilry.

The state or condition of being diabolical (in various senses); diabolical quality or character; devilishness; wickedness.

demonic nature; fiendishness, devilishness.