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ne·far·i·ous
 nefarious
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- pronunciation:
- nih
fer
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
very wicked; evil.
The pirate was hanged for his nefarious deeds.- synonyms:
- atrocious, bad, evil, flagitious, heinous, iniquitous, malefic, ungodly, wicked
- antonyms:
- exemplary, good
- similar words:
- abominable, despicable, foul, immoral, infamous, miscreant, shameful, sinful, vicious, vile, villainous
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| related words: |
bad, black, heinous, ill, outrageous, reprehensible |
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| derivations: |
nefariously (adv.), nefariousness (n.) |
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