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as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
a couple of live wires who got into all kinds of wickedness during their vacation in Las Vegas
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as in sinfulness
the state or quality of being utterly evil
the movie featured a villain of unadulterated wickedness
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Recent Examples of wickedness
Was wickedness thrust upon Jon M. Chu’s movie adaptation of Wicked by the critics?
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
What Gregory Maguire wanted to write was a really sophisticated allegorical exploration of the nature of evil itself and what might drive Elphaba to wickedness.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 20 Nov. 2024
Bre works hard to convince us that she’s conflicted over what to do with this information and is sympathetic to Chelsea’s plight, but Amanda Lynn radiates a wickedness that undercuts however decent Bre is trying to be here.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
What Gregory Maguire wanted to write was a really sophisticated allegorical exploration of the nature of evil itself and what might drive Elphaba to wickedness.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 20 Nov. 2024
Bre works hard to convince us that she’s conflicted over what to do with this information and is sympathetic to Chelsea’s plight, but Amanda Lynn radiates a wickedness that undercuts however decent Bre is trying to be here.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wickedness
Noun
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Jabbari was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault and criminal mischief, but the Manhattan District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute the case against Jabbari, citing a lack of prosecutorial merit.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The juvenile in Canada was charged with indecent communications, uttering threats, public mischief and mischief over $5,000.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.—
Eugenia Bone,
WSJ,
10 July 2019
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Israel previously launched a war effort after terrorists perpetrated atrocities including murders, rapes, and kidnappings during a heinous attack in 2023.—
Alex Nitzberg,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The United States participated in negotiations that led to the adoption of the Rome Statute that established the court as a tribunal of last resort to prosecute the world’s worst atrocities — war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide — if individual governments did not take action.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Wickedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wickedness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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