nefarious

Meanings

• adjective

  having an evil or wicked intent; malicious, sinister, or criminal

• adjective

  engaging in or causing wickedness or crime; malevolent or criminal

• adjective

  characterized by or involved in wicked or illegal activities

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Pronunciation

1. /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75833908"

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Synonyms

evil , good-for-nothing , iniquitous , sinister , underhanded , vile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nefarious
vicious , dissolute , precocious

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Variants

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nefarious , nefariously

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Etymology

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derived from Latin nefarius, meaning 'infamous, dishonorable, shameless'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nefarious' is often used in legal contexts to describe criminal activities or organizations.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Death Eaters are described as a nefarious group of dark wizards.

3. The term 'nefarious' was first used in English in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. criminal: A person who has committed a crime, especially one considered to be dangerous or violent.

2. wicked: Having or showing a deliberate desire to do harm or cause suffering; evil.

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Quotes

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1. Three-tenths of a mile uphill from our mailbox on the road, that bend is so "nefarious" that neophytes often skidded into a snowbank or wound up fender-deep in mud there.

   - Maxine Kumin,{it}In Deep{/it},1987

2. Moreover, those starry-eyed states inclined to perceive international relations in moral terms frequently underestimate the "nefarious" machinations of their competitors on the world political stage.

   - Richard Wolin,{it}New Republic{/it},4 June 2001

3. … I always give the same response: Just because Frank posed for pictures with every leading capo, underboss and cement contractor of the day doesn't mean that he joined them in their "nefarious" underworld activities. Oh, occasionally he rode along on a hit or two, but that was just one of those social obligations …

   - Lewis Grossberger,{it}Time{/it},21 Dec. 1998

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Culture

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The term 'nefarious' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in crime novels and thrillers. It is often used to describe villains or criminal organizations. In music, it has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of danger or evil.

How to Memorize "nefarious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask and a black cape, hiding in the shadows, planning wicked deeds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a villain from a crime novel or a movie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: Never Endanger Friends, Always Operate Under Righteousness.

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