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Evil (Noun)

Meaning 1

That which causes harm or destruction or misfortune; "the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones"- Shakespeare.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

  • Badness

Meaning 2

Morally objectionable behavior.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Immorality
  • Iniquity
  • Wickedness

Hypernyms

  • Evildoing

Hyponyms

  • Violation
  • Devilry

Meaning 3

The quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice; "attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The philosopher's treatise explored the concept of evil and its presence throughout human history.
  • Many people struggle with the idea of a benevolent God allowing evil to exist in the world.
  • The villain's evil deeds were so heinous that he became a symbol of malevolence in popular culture.
  • The concept of original sin is often used to explain the origin of evil in the world.
  • The documentary shed light on the evil that had been perpetrated by the corrupt government officials.

Synonyms

  • Evilness

Antonyms

  • Good

Hyponyms

  • Wickedness
  • Mischief
  • Balefulness
  • Villainousness
  • Malevolency
  • Malignance
  • Vileness
  • Ugliness
  • Malice
  • Malignancy
  • Perverseness
  • Vice
  • Wrongdoing
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