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NEFARIOUS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word nefarious. (exact relations)
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evil
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally bad or wrong

noun

• morally objectionable behavior

• the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice

adjective satellite

• having the nature of vice

• having or exerting a malignant influence

iniquitous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

sinister
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

• stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable

• on or starting from the wearer's left

vile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• morally reprehensible

• causing or able to cause nausea

villainous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely wicked

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

depraved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

heinous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely wicked, deeply criminal

immoral
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

adjective satellite

• not adhering to ethical or moral principles

malevolent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred

• having or exerting a malignant influence

malicious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the nature of or resulting from malice

wicked
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• morally bad in principle or practice

adjective satellite

• having committed unrighteous acts

• intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

• naughtily or annoyingly playful

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

underhanded
adjectiveadj
adjective

• with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

adjective satellite

• marked by deception

good-for-nothing
adjectiveadj
noun

• an idle worthless person

adjective satellite

• without merit; of little or no value or use

Alternatives for EVIL

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