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roguery

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rogu·er·y  (rg-r)
n. pl. rogu·er·ies
1. Behavior characteristic of a rogue.
2. A mischievous act.

roguery [ˈrəʊgərɪ]
n pl -gueries
1. behaviour characteristic of a rogue
2. a roguish or mischievous act
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rogueryroguery - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed - improper or wicked or immoral behavior
blaze, hell - noisy and unrestrained mischief; "raising blazes"
monkey business - mischievous or deceitful behavior
hooliganism, malicious mischief, vandalism - willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Translations
roguery [ˈrəʊgərɪ] Npicardía f, truhanería f; (= mischief) → travesuras fpl, diabluras fpl
they're up to some rogueryestán haciendo alguna diablura
roguery
n no pl (= wickedness)Gaunerei f, → Schurkerei f; (= mischief)Spitzbüberei f


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Tom, however, cautiously avoided all engagements with that youth; for besides that Tommy Jones was an inoffensive lad amidst all his roguery, and really loved Blifil, Mr Thwackum being always the second of the latter, would have been sufficient to deter him.
Here I discovered the roguery and ignorance of those who pretend to write anecdotes, or secret history; who send so many kings to their graves with a cup of poison; will repeat the discourse between a prince and chief minister, where no witness was by; unlock the thoughts and cabinets of ambassadors and secretaries of state; and have the perpetual misfortune to be mistaken.
``I pray thee, uncle,'' answered the Jester, ``let my folly, for once, protect my roguery.
 
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