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evil
adjective
noun
having or exerting a malignant influence
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- E
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- VI
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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adjective
having or exerting a malignant influence
“malevolent stars”
adjective
morally bad or wrong
“evil purposes”
adjective
having the nature of vice
noun
morally objectionable behavior
noun
the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
“attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world”
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malevolent stars
a malefic force
evil purposes
an evil influence
evil deeds
attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world
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