evil
/ˈivəl/
Meanings
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adjective
Having or showing intense and deliberate cruelty or wickedness.
- "The evil sorcerer cast a spell on the innocent village."
- "The evil deeds of the dictator led to the downfall of his regime."
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verb
Causing pain, damage, or harm.
- "The hurricane eviled the coastline."
- "The bully eviled the new student."
Pronunciation
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/ˈivəl/
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/ˈivəl/
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Antonyms
good , good
Synonyms
malevolent , malicious , nefarious , wicked
Rhymes
Words rhyming with evildevil , heel , reveal , peel
Variants
List of all variants of evil that leads to same resultevil , eviler , evilest , eviller , evillest , evilly , evilness , evilnesses , evils , evil eye , evil eyes , evil-minded , evil-mindedly , evil-mindedness , evil-mindednesses , king's evil , king's evils , the evil eye
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).evils, evilier, evilest
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English 'efel' meaning 'unhappy, unfortunate' and later came to mean 'wicked, cruel' in Middle English.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'evil' appears 52 times in the Bible.
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The term 'evil empire' was used by Ronald Reagan to describe the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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In the Harry Potter series, the Dark Lord Voldemort is often referred to as 'the evil one'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
good: Evil is often contrasted with the concept of good. Good represents positive qualities, virtues, and morality, while evil represents negative qualities, vices, and immorality.
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sin: Evil actions are often referred to as sins in religious contexts. Sin is a transgression against divine law or moral principles.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, evil often represents a force or character that is destructive, malevolent, and morally corrupt. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of darkness, fear, and chaos. In music, it can be expressed through heavy metal genres or themes of suffering and pain.
How to Memorize "evil"
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visualize
- Visualize a dark, ominous figure with sharp features and a cruel smile to represent the concept of evil.
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associate
- Associate the word 'evil' with negative emotions such as fear, anger, and disgust to help remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic such as 'Every Villain Is A Lunatic' to help remember that evil characters in literature often have negative traits.
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