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evil

UK
/ˈiːvəl/
US
/ˈivəl/

Translations

evilnoun
evils
pl
UK
/ˈiː.vəl/
US
/ˈi.vəl/
The novel explores the theme of evil as a pervasive force in the world.
Le roman explore le thème du mal comme force omniprésente dans le monde.
malAu sens de chose nuisible ou indésirable.
The pollution in the river is considered an evil that needs to be addressed immediately.
La pollution dans la rivière est considérée comme un mal qu’il faut traiter immédiatement.
malPour une manifestation concrète de la méchanceté ou de l’immoralité.
The dictator's regime was seen as an evil that oppressed the people for decades.
Le régime du dictateur était vu comme un mal qui a opprimé le peuple pendant des décennies.
Synonyms
wickedness
malevolence
immorality
sinfulness
malice
injustice
corruption
villainy
Antonyms
good
virtue
eviladjective
eviler
Comp.
evilest
Super.
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/ˈiːvəl/
US
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The evil king ruled the land with cruelty.
Le roi pervers régnait sur le pays avec cruauté.
Additional translations
malfaisantS’emploie surtout pour une personne, une action ou une force qui cause du tort.
maléfiqueSens littéraire ou fantastique, pour une influence surnaturelle ou funeste.
Synonyms
wicked
malevolent
sinister
nefarious
immoral
malicious
vicious
depraved
corrupt
diabolical
Antonyms
good
eviladverb
UK
/ˈiː.vəl/
US
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Archaic usage meaning 'ill; badly; amiss'.
malSens archaïque ou littéraire.
He was evil spoken of by his enemies.
Il était mal parlé de par ses ennemis.
Synonyms
badly
ill
poorly
harmfully
wickedly
adversely
negatively
wrongly
malevolently

Definitions

evilnoun
Profound immorality, wickedness, and depravity, especially when regarded as a supernatural force.
The novel explores the theme of evil as a pervasive force in the world.
A harmful or undesirable thing or quality.
The pollution in the river is considered an evil that needs to be addressed immediately.
A manifestation of wickedness or immorality.
The dictator's regime was seen as an evil that oppressed the people for decades.
eviladjective
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
The evil witch cast a spell on the village.
Causing harm or injury; harmful.
The evil plan was designed to ruin his reputation.
Indicative of or bringing misfortune; unlucky (archaic).
Sailors feared an evil wind would doom the voyage.
eviladverb
In an evil, wrong, or harmful manner; badly (archaic).
He was evil spoken of by his enemies.
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