vile

Example Sentences

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“What’s the worst, most vile thing a filmmaker could conjure up to hinge an entire movie on?”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

"We've tried to be transparent and open. We're trying to get the message out on what's happening but unfortunately some people are coming in and being vile to my team," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

"Today's lawsuit underscores that this Department of Justice stands strong against hate and antisemitism in all its vile forms," Bondi said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“Today’s lawsuit underscores that this Department of Justice stands strong against hate and antisemitism in all its vile forms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

I don’t say anything to Sara, but the mixture we just made looks vile, like pale gravy full of lumpy flour.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan