as in bad
that which is morally unacceptable
our free will allows us to choose between good and evil
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as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
drank an evil potion
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as in immoral
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
their evil deeds rank among the worst in history
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as in ugly
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
she refused to eat olives or anything which had their evil flavor
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evil people
evil thoughts
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Recent Examples of evil
Nezir Sinani, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
The raven-haired princess is loathed by the evil queen who just so happens to also be her stepmother.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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This unthinkable but all too real evil has been partly underwritten by the tax payments of the Western corporations that have chosen to remain in Russia.
—Nezir Sinani, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
But at least some of that is their trying to guard against a greater, more devastating tragedy down the line by doing things that, in the moment, might be looked at as evil or criminal.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
The raven-haired princess is loathed by the evil queen who just so happens to also be her stepmother.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evil
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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The revenue could come from taxes on bads (pollution, for example) or on rents (including land and, above all, intellectual property).Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
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Another growing problem is the use of harmful flame retardants in the plastic enclosures around batteries.Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the brand touts the product as being free from harmful chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances, which earned it some extra brownie points.Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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This term was derived from bawd, which referred to someone who encouraged immoral or promiscuous behavior, particularly a procuress or pimp.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Some senior officers mistakenly believe that the military is obligated to resist orders that are unethical or immoral.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
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The Miami Dolphins lost another big road game against a quality opponent with Thursday’s ugly 30-17 spanking at Lambeau Field before a national TV audience.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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But ugly reality imposed itself unpredictably as well.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Negatives must be seen and acknowledged in order for wrongs to be made right.Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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What matters is there are deep wrongs that need to be righted.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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No dangerous underwater exploration, climbing or entering private property is required, and anyone of average health can travel to the sites.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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The snow storm led to an emergency declaration in parts of New York and a disaster declaration in Pennsylvania, with officials warning of dangerous conditions for Thanksgiving travelers returning home.CBS News, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Accordingly, the taxpayers filed a lawsuit against the government, arguing that Notice 2007-83 was unlawful under the Administrative Procedure Act.Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Premier League have spent the last few weeks addressing the points that were found to be unlawful in the tribunal, leaving the other regulations in place.Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Factor in all the poor life choices college students are famed for and some extremely creative (if often disgusting) superpowers, then allow for The Boys' trademark ultraviolence, and one thing's for sure—the kids of Gen V are most definitely not alright.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Otherwise, the food product can end up greasy, spongy, or just plain disgusting.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Evil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evil. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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