Top synonyms for “evil”: evilness, immorality, iniquity, malefic, malevolent, malign, vicious, wickedness, and 33 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)morally objectionable behavior
- (noun)the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice“attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world”
- (noun)that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune“the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones”
- (adjective)having or exerting a malignant influence“malevolent stars”
- (adjective)morally bad or wrong“evil purposes”
- (adjective)having the nature of vice
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Evil
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "evil"?
Common synonyms for "evil" include evilness, immorality, iniquity, malefic, malevolent, malign. Our thesaurus lists 41 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "evil"?
Antonyms for "evil" include good, good. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "evil" mean?
morally objectionable behavior
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