
Heinous
Moral Outrage
Use 'heinous' to express strong disgust at actions against moral or ethical principles.

The heinous act shocked the entire community.
Not Hyperbole
'Heinous' suggests extreme negativity and should not be used for mild wrongdoing or mistakes.

Calling his small lie heinous was an exaggeration.
Serious Contexts
Frequently appears in serious contexts, such as news reports about crimes or moral discussions.

The documentary examined the heinous effects of war.
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AbominableAtrociousGrievousHorrendousMonstrousShockVileWicked
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