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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
In a new book, Pankaj Mishra twists Holocaust remembrance into a source of all the world’s evil.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
This is the Ronald Reagan evil empire against democracy.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Ruby confessed to cutting off her son’s oxygen, tying his wrists and ankles, withholding food, and forcing both her son and daughter to do physical labor as punishment— all in the hopes of driving out evil from them.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
In a new book, Pankaj Mishra twists Holocaust remembrance into a source of all the world’s evil.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Nagas are also very specifically neither inherently good nor inherently evil.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
This is the Ronald Reagan evil empire against democracy.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evil
Noun
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While working together on The Unit, David Mamet once told you that good drama isn’t a choice between good and bad; good drama is the choice between two bads.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Scientists have found bits of plastic in the ocean that are coated in communities of microorganisms, including harmful bacteria.5 Jayakrishnan said the microplastics in the body may play a similar role, offering a medium for cancer-causing bacteria to grow and disrupt the gut microbiome.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Insecticides have been identified as leading causes of butterfly decline, which can be tackled with policy intervention such as restricting harmful insecticides, promoting integrated pest management and encouraging diversified cropping, according to the study.—
Sarah Metz,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Under Taliban rule, morality laws are strictly enforced, and activities considered immoral or against Islamic principles—such as pornography, adultery, or LGBTQ+ content—are harshly punished.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some view his proposal to take over Gaza as outlandish or immoral, and are no fans of Israel’s right-wing government.—
Katie Glueck,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Or the constitutional dystopia in which we are now caught, beside which even the ugliest onscreen villainy pales into insignificance?—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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The advanced metrics paint an ugly picture for the Suns as well over that span: 114.0 OffRtg (11th), 117.3 DefRtg (27th), -3.2 NetRtg (21st).—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Two wrongs, one personal, the other racial, righted at once!—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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To defend our right to right these historic wrongs.—
Brea Baker,
refinery29.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tale of the Tape Texas Tech is a dangerous squad from deep and the Red Raiders aren’t shy at taking 3-pointers, ranking No. 93 in 3-point rate.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Listeria is particularly dangerous for elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Alsup’s order is a temporary measure that requires OPM to notify agencies that its directive was unlawful.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their actions have sparked numerous lawsuits, and on Thursday, a federal judge in California found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The desire to avoid portraying her character’s actions as simply disgusting led de Van to play the lead role herself, in spite of the challenges that created for her as a first-time feature director.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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Selena Gomez has called out 'disgusting' weight shame As a former child star who grew up in the public eye, Gomez has long been subjected to conversations surrounding her weight.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Evil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evil. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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