den of iniquity
noun phrase
: a place where immoral or illegal things are done
the club's reputation as a den of iniquity
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Sparafucile’s den of iniquity—both generically impoverished, though the latter has a bar setup in the center.
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Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 3 Jan. 2022
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Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 3 Jan. 2022
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“Den of iniquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/den%20of%20iniquity. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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