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a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
the guy behind the food counter is a nazi with an apron: you either follow his rules, or you don't get served
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Recent Examples of nazi
The Nazi doctor was known for performing cruel medical experiments on prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
He’s already had to apologize for comparing Trump fans to Nazis.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The defeat of Nazi Germany and of Japan, and the revelation of the extraordinary extent of their crimes, led to international trials in Nuremberg and Tokyo and the foundation of the United Nations.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
So why would this evil Nazi regime be so fascinated by what Harold and his troupe have to offer?
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Examples include the Nuremberg trials, which prosecuted top Nazi officials after World War II, and various ad hoc tribunals set up by the United Nations over the Yugoslav War and the Rwandan genocide.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
In early Thirties Germany, as the Nazi threat grew, the state’s propaganda machine began to penetrate the dream life of its citizenry.
—Zadie Smith, The New York Review of Books, 10 Nov. 2024
It’s finally slated to open in 2026 to commemorate the nearly 50,000 Greek Jews who were loaded onto cattle trucks in Thessaloniki and transported to Auschwitz during the Nazi occupation of Greece.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Crucially, there was no unified opposition to the Nazis.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
He’s already had to apologize for comparing Trump fans to Nazis.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The defeat of Nazi Germany and of Japan, and the revelation of the extraordinary extent of their crimes, led to international trials in Nuremberg and Tokyo and the foundation of the United Nations.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
So why would this evil Nazi regime be so fascinated by what Harold and his troupe have to offer?
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Examples include the Nuremberg trials, which prosecuted top Nazi officials after World War II, and various ad hoc tribunals set up by the United Nations over the Yugoslav War and the Rwandan genocide.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
In early Thirties Germany, as the Nazi threat grew, the state’s propaganda machine began to penetrate the dream life of its citizenry.
—Zadie Smith, The New York Review of Books, 10 Nov. 2024
It’s finally slated to open in 2026 to commemorate the nearly 50,000 Greek Jews who were loaded onto cattle trucks in Thessaloniki and transported to Auschwitz during the Nazi occupation of Greece.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Crucially, there was no unified opposition to the Nazis.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nazi
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Just weeks after closing out an incredibly dominant year in music, Rihanna was cast by some fans and members of the media as the villain and endlessly harassed by those who felt Brown did nothing wrong.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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And thus is Cobra Kai Part 2’s biggest reveal with the return of a villain who has disdain for Kreese, LaRusso and Lawrence: the infamous Terry Silver (played by Thomas Griffith) and his ruthless Iron Dragons.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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When searching for reprieve, there’s sanctuary in a movie musical that looks like a Broadway smash, a Colosseum full of vintage brutes, a Harry Styles simile.Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Penguin's Falcone is every bit the misogynistic brute, but his actions are relegated to the off-screen imagination by being implied, rather than shown.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Moana 2 is likewise looking like a monster and is expected to lead the biggest five-day holiday weekend of all time (Wednesday through Sunday).Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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The first of those home runs was a walk-off grand slam against the Kansas City Royals that struck the Fisk Pole atop Fenway's famous green monster.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cybercrime As retailers prepare for the big holiday rush — when shoplifters could also take advantage of crowds to ramp up — other kinds of criminals are at the back door.Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Being in close proximity to Adams and the criminal as the gun went off, Jo and her unborn twins could also potentially be in danger.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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The current top predator in Tasmania, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii), is already facing severe population declines due to disease.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) has been eating away at the population of Tasmanian devils and re-introducing the thylacine might not do the devil any favors.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Often regarded by historians as a collection of savage tribes, the Scythians emerge as a pivotal force of the ancient world in this monumental history.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
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Nearly 32 years ago, Rodney King’s savage beating by police in Los Angeles prompted heartfelt calls for change.Aaron Morrison, Claudia Lauer and Adrian Sainz, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Jan. 2023
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But this can be a different sort of beast than working with more traditional second- and third-generation clients who have inherited their wealth.Thomas H. Ruggie, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend’s problematic choices in both life and death.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nazi. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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