as in bad
that which is morally unacceptable
our free will allows us to choose between good and evil
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as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
drank an evil potion
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as in immoral
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
their evil deeds rank among the worst in history
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as in ugly
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
she refused to eat olives or anything which had their evil flavor
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evil people
evil thoughts
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Many of these national right-wing election activists position this election as a battle between good and evil, and the last chance to save America.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
In this universe, strange looking Muppets are ruled by the evil Skeksis.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Oct. 2024
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After this point, the franchise becomes infused with Christian mythology, with Sienna and Art representing the forces of good and evil, Heaven and Hell.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Many of these national right-wing election activists position this election as a battle between good and evil, and the last chance to save America.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Their purpose was to supposedly protect inhabitants and visitors from witches and evil spirits.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
In this universe, strange looking Muppets are ruled by the evil Skeksis.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Oct. 2024
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The revenue could come from taxes on bads (pollution, for example) or on rents (including land and, above all, intellectual property).Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
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Despite the obvious bad, there was undeniable good.Mellissa Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
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The mandates are aimed at reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, which can be particularly harmful for some people.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Artificial sweeteners have been shown to have harmful effects on the gut and, counterproductively, can increase weight gain, said Laura Schmidt, a professor of health policy at the University of California at San Francisco’s medical school who studies the impact of sugar and the soda industry.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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McKissic writes that evangelical leaders' acceptance of Trump despite his alleged immoral conduct is hypocritical, contrasting it with their past condemnation of former President Bill Clinton's indiscretions.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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On the left, political scientists have long condemned militarized border controls as immoral, likening them to feudal controls on movement based on birthright.Alex Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Hulu Queenie Queenie Jenkins (Dionne Brown) is a Jamaican-British twentysomething whose world is thrown into an upheaval following an ugly breakup with her boyfriend.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Editor’s Note: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.Oscar Holland, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Halloween presents a powerful opportunity to right any wrongs and ensure your actions resonate with your truth, which can lead to greater harmony in your interactions.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Zoom in: The Justice Department and advocacy groups who sued Virginia over Youngkin's order said the program, which relies on DMV data, targeted actual eligible voters using wrong or outdated information.Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment regarding some advocates’ concerns that a second Trump term would be dangerous for transgender Americans.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This phishing technique is particularly dangerous because of its strategic design: • No Malicious Links or Attachments: Many phishing attempts are detected by email filters looking for suspicious links or attachments.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Three counts of unlawful discharge of a firearm, a Class 6 Felony.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moldova’s government has demanded that the troops leave, saying their presence is an unlawful breach of its sovereignty.BYAndra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump is disgusting, unhinged and unfit to represent the United States.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oliver Stone calls John Wick 4 'disgusting beyond belief' Star Keanu Reeves was the film's main selling point, but his box office pull had considerably weakened since his glory days in the 1990s.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Evil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evil. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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