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evil
[ee-vuhl]
adjective
morally wrong or bad; immoral; wicked.
evil deeds;
an evil life.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,Antonyms:evil laws.
Synonyms: ,characterized or accompanied by misfortune or suffering; unfortunate; disastrous.
to be fallen on evil days.
due to actual or imputed bad conduct or character.
an evil reputation.
marked by anger, irritability, irascibility, etc..
He is known for his evil disposition.
noun
that which is evil; evil quality, intention, or conduct.
to choose the lesser of two evils.
Synonyms: , , , , ,the force in nature that governs and gives rise to wickedness and sin.
the wicked or immoral part of someone or something.
The evil in his nature has destroyed the good.
harm; mischief; misfortune.
to wish one evil.
Synonyms: , , , , ,anything causing injury or harm.
Tobacco is considered by some to be an evil.
a harmful aspect, effect, or consequence.
the evils of alcohol.
a disease, as king's evil.
adverb
in an evil manner; badly; ill.
It went evil with him.
evil
/ ˈːə /
adjective
morally wrong or bad; wicked
an evil ruler
causing harm or injury; harmful
an evil plan
marked or accompanied by misfortune; unlucky
an evil fate
(of temper, disposition, etc) characterized by anger or spite
not in high esteem; infamous
an evil reputation
offensive or unpleasant
an evil smell
slanggood; excellent
noun
the quality or an instance of being morally wrong; wickedness
the evils of war
(sometimes capital) a force or power that brings about wickedness or harm
evil is strong in the world
archaican illness or disease, esp scrofula (the king's evil )
adverb
(now usually in combination) in an evil manner; badly
evil-smelling
Other 51Թ Forms
- evilly adverb
- evilness noun
- nonevil adjective
- nonevilly adverb
- nonevilness noun
- quasi-evil adjective
- quasi-evilly adverb
- unevil adjective
- unevilly adverb
- ˈ𱹾 adverb
- ˈ𱹾Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of evil1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of evil1
Idioms and Phrases
the evil one, the devil; Satan.
Example Sentences
"It's not harsh, it's evil. You don't separate families," he said.
He told "the proud people of Iran" that his attack was "clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom" from what he called their "evil and oppressive regime".
“Avenatti has done many noble and good things in his life, some reflected in this case, but he’s also done great evil for which he must answer,” Selna said.
As the violence in Los Angeles shows, petty rage can lead to all manner of evils.
“It’s to keep away the evil spirits,” she said.
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A person or thing that is evil is morally wrong. How does evil differ from bad, wicked, and ill? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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