word
Evil
EE-vuhl
/ˈiːvʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
evil
Dictionary meaning
Having or exerting a malignant influence.
Examples
- Evil purposes.
- Attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world.
Synonyms: malefic
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