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evil  /ˈi vəl/ ? Meaning of "evil"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) morally objectionable behavior
  2. (n) that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune
  3. (n) the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
  4. (adj) morally bad or wrong
  5. (adj) having the nature of vice
  6. (adj) having or exerting a malignant influence

Synonym(s)

iniquity, wickedness, evilness, malefic, malevolent, malign

Antonyms(s)

good

Usage(s):

  1. The avatar of fascism posed the century's greatest threat to democracy and redefined the meaning of evil forever.
  2. The truth about evil that needs attention now is its shallow, deadly, fungus quality.
  3. It's not the devil with horns and a tail but a deadly fungus.

Quotes

  1. "The most evil of the traitors are those who trade away their religion for the sake of their mortal life," bin Laden said in the tape posted on the Web.
    on Dec 29, 2005 By: Osama bin Laden Source: 940 News

  2. "I face the world as it is, and cannot stand idle in the face of threats to the American people. For make no mistake: evil does exist in the world. A nonviolent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies. Negotiations cannot convince Al-Qaeda's...
    on Dec 9, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

  3. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday said he was "deeply sorry' for the sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic clergy in Australia, describing the offenses as evil and a grave betrayal of trust. I would like to pause to...
    on Jul 18, 2008 By: Pope Benedict XVI Source: USA Today

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