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Evil

usgb/ˈiːvl/Volume
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Extreme Wickedness

Use 'evil' to describe something far beyond regular badness, with a strong moral disapproval.

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The serial killer's acts were pure evil.
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Personification

'Evil' as an adjective often personifies objects giving them negative human qualities.

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The evil witch cast a spell on the village.
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AtrociousCorruptDiabolicalIniquitousMalevolentMalignantSinisterVillainousWicked
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