evil
злой
Morally wrong or harmful.
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evil usage examples
The villain in the story is truly evil and cruel.
Злодей в этой истории действительно злой и жестокий.
Evil actions can hurt many people.
Злые поступки могут причинить вред многим людям.
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He committed many evil acts.
The witch in the story was wicked and cruel.
Жестокий — причиняет боль или страдание нарочно.
The guard's cruelty was shocking.
Злонамеренный — желающий вреда; формальное, книжное.
He had a malevolent look in his eyes.
Злонамеренный — умышленно вредоносный, с намерением нанести вред.
They filed a complaint about malicious behaviour.
Жестокий, злобный; может означать агрессивно опасный.
The dog attacked in a vicious manner.
Отвратительный, гнусный — о крайне тяжких, возмутительных преступлениях.
The court condemned the heinous crime.
Противный, мерзкий; морально/эстетически отвратительный.
He made a vile comment about her family.
Гнусный, преступный — формальное слово для преступных или морально плохих поступков.
They uncovered a nefarious plot.
Извращённый, морально разложившийся; сильное книжное обвинение в порочности.
His depraved actions shocked the community.
Подлый, злонамеренный или просто недобрый; может также означать 'жадный' в другом значении.
He said some mean things to her.
Зловещий — внушает чувство угрозы или дурных намерений; больше о впечатлении, чем о морали.
There was something sinister about the deserted house.
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Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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What does evil mean?
Morally wrong or harmful.
How do you pronounce evil?
evil is pronounced as /ˈiːvɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is evil used in a sentence?
The villain in the story is truly evil and cruel. Translation: Злодей в этой истории действительно злой и жестокий.
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