Evil

/ˈivəl/

The meaning and definition of Evil, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.
“Evil lacks spirituality, hence its need for mind control.”
Something which impairs the happiness of a being or deprives a being of any good; something which causes suffering of any kind to sentient beings; harm; injury; mischief.

adjective

Intending to harm; malevolent.
“an evil plot to brainwash and even kill innocent people”
Having harmful qualities; not good; worthless or deleterious.
“an evil beast; an evil plant; an evil crop”

Synonyms malevolent malicious nefarious wicked

Antonyms good

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