evil
Usage
What are other ways to say evil?
Evil applies to that which violates or leads to the violation of moral law: evil practices. Ill now appears mainly in certain fixed expressions, with a milder implication than that in evil: ill will; ill-natured. Wicked implies willful and determined doing of what is very wrong: a wicked plan. Bad is the broadest and simplest term: a bad man; bad habits.
Example Sentences
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“They think we’re these evil business owners,” she said, shuddering.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
A tight best actor race, meanwhile, culminated in a win for Sinners star Jordan, who played twins whose plans to open a music venue in 1930s Mississippi are derailed by an evil force.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The movie, which follows fictional girl group Huntr/x as it battles evil with its punchy K-pop beats, became a cultural phenomenon, dominating streaming charts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
But her fan-favorite turn as the voodoo-wielding evil Aunt Gladys in horror hit "Weapons" has made her a TikTok star -- and an Oscar winner for best supporting actress.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
Her wish blossomed as she sang the spell and made her request: Grow deep roots and protect us all from evil as we sleep.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
