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EVIL

(adj., noun, adj.sat, adverb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Evil.

How to pronounce evil:

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Evil - as an adjective

Morally bad or wrong

Example: "Evil purposes"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
good6

Evil - as a noun

Morally objectionable behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immorality17iniquity20wickedness20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evildoing14transgression14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice

Example: "Attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
evilness11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immorality17bad6badness10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
good6

Evil - as an adjective satellite

Having the nature of vice

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vicious12

Having or exerting a malignant influence

Example: "Malevolent stars"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malefic14malevolent15malign9

Evil - as an adverb

Wickedly, evilly, iniquitously

Injuriously, harmfully; in a damaging way.

Badly, poorly; in an insufficient way.

Example Sentences

"He is an evil person who enjoys causing harm to others."
"The evil queen plotted to take over the kingdom."
"She has an evil smile that sends chills down my spine."
"The evil stepmother treated Cinderella very poorly."
"The evil witch cast a spell on the villagers."
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Word Game Points

Is EVIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, evil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EVIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is EVIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, evil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EVIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is EVIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, evil is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EVIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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