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Meaning of evil
The primary meaning of the word "evil" refers to something that is morally bad or wrong, causing harm or injury to others.
Etymology of evil
The word "evil" has its roots in Old English "yfel", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ubilaz", also the source of the Modern German word "übel", meaning "bad" or "evil"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe something that is morally bad or wrong, and its meaning has evolved over time to include a range of connotations, from the mildly unpleasant to the profoundly wicked
Synonyms
wicked
bad
malevolent
malicious
nefarious
vile
vicious
iniquitous
depraved
immoral
corrupt
sinful
wrong
unjust
cruel
harsh
brutal
ruthless
heartless
merciless
pitiless
inhumane
barbarous
savage
fiendish
diabolical
demonic
hellish
satanic
dark
sinister
malignant
baneful
pernicious
hurtful
harmful
damaging
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
atrocious
heinous
abhorrent
detestable
odious
loathsome
repugnant
repulsive
disgusting
foul
obscene
vile
base
vile
despicable
contemptible
hateful
execrable
abominable
Definitions
- Morally bad or wrong: causing harm or injury to others
- Causing harm or injury: having a harmful effect on someone or something
- Profoundly immoral or wicked: having or showing a very great degree of moral badness
Usage Examples
- The evil that men do lives after them, as stated by William Shakespeare
- The company's evil practices led to its downfall
- She struggled with the evil forces that sought to destroy her
Antonyms
good
benevolent
kind
virtuous
moral
righteous
just
fair
humane
compassionate
merciful
generous
noble
admirable
praiseworthy
excellent
superb
wonderful
marvelous
beneficial
helpful
advantageous
favorable
positive
upright
decent
honest
ethical
respectable
laudable