evilness
Example Sentences
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While Thorne notes that the title of the book has become a shorthand for the "evilness of boys," the story and its characters are far more complex, he says.
From BBC β Feb. 2, 2026
Hollywood continues to churn out origin story films to justify the evilness of established movie foes as well, even if, as with Disney’s “Cruella,” their eventual villainy includes wanting to skin puppies.
From Washington Post β Mar. 7, 2022
“And if all of this is true, it’s wickedness and evilness on a whole other level.”
From Seattle Times β Nov. 26, 2020
While whiplashing the viewing audience with her concertmaster’s monomania, she overlooks her son’s descent into evilness.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 9, 2020
They say she will Point a long finger, Gnarled root of evilness, And stare a soft Hole in your lungs: The air leaks From this hole And climbs in the trees.
From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto
