as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
the guy behind the food counter is a nazi with an apron: you either follow his rules, or you don't get served
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Recent Examples of nazi
Almost two years before America entered the war against the Axis powers, Bill Everett was telling stories about a superhuman figure from Atlantis doing battle with the Nazis.
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Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Schleyer, a prominent industrialist, was a former high-ranking Nazi administrator.
—Jason Burke, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Foremost in my mind was my family’s experience at the hands of the Nazis.
—Cary Lowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
This fits the description of only one person involved in the race: Kyle Langford, a far-right Republican candidate best known for inflammatory antisemitic comments praising Nazis.
—Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 25 Feb. 2026
In the case of the gubernatorial candidate, described as a Nazi sympathizer by a Catholic publication, Kalshi imposed a 5 year ban and a $2,246.36 fine.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2026
After four grueling years, Russia controls 20% of Ukrainian territory, chipping away at its eastern frontiers in a war of attrition that has now lasted longer than the Soviet Union’s fight against Nazi Germany.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Prisoners endured frequent selections, some by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, known for his gruesome experiments on camp inmates.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
After the election of a neofascist politician named Derek Beackon to the local council in 1993, the LPA released a pamphlet with the headline nazi occultists seize omphalos.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Schleyer, a prominent industrialist, was a former high-ranking Nazi administrator.
—Jason Burke, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Foremost in my mind was my family’s experience at the hands of the Nazis.
—Cary Lowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
This fits the description of only one person involved in the race: Kyle Langford, a far-right Republican candidate best known for inflammatory antisemitic comments praising Nazis.
—Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 25 Feb. 2026
In the case of the gubernatorial candidate, described as a Nazi sympathizer by a Catholic publication, Kalshi imposed a 5 year ban and a $2,246.36 fine.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2026
After four grueling years, Russia controls 20% of Ukrainian territory, chipping away at its eastern frontiers in a war of attrition that has now lasted longer than the Soviet Union’s fight against Nazi Germany.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Prisoners endured frequent selections, some by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, known for his gruesome experiments on camp inmates.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
After the election of a neofascist politician named Derek Beackon to the local council in 1993, the LPA released a pamphlet with the headline nazi occultists seize omphalos.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nazi
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With ‘live’ scenes from the ship’s top deck, Marvel villains had invaded the cruise and the screens showed our heroes in action, saving the day.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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On one level, the Nazis here are stereotypical adventure story villains, yet specific actual Nazi atrocities are discussed and the suffering of French citizens is deeply felt.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bay Hill was a brute before the round was halted for just over an hour because of heavy rain.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Buckley's Bride finds new agency on their road trip, Bale’s Frank is a complementary partner-in-crime, exuding tough-guy swagger but also man-child innocence as a vulnerable brute with a poet’s soul.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Bride not looking like a monster and retaining her desirability after reanimation is common, but only sometimes interrogated.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whale, and later fellow directors Franc Rodman, Branagh and now Gyllenhaal, imagined what might have happened if Frankenstein had completed the female monster.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whatley said those policies threaten law enforcement officers and public safety, arguing that criminals belong behind bars and pledging to continue backing law enforcement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The decisive action of the Mexican government is positive for families on both sides of the border who suffer the devastating consequences of the activities of these transnational criminals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some Ottomans believed that Alawites were possessed by devils.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Also called devil's snare, the plant's seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are all dangerous if ingested.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Reaction from Illinois politicians was swift, and savage.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Or Irish, in a time when they were seen as savages by the Englishmen?—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although when Brink was run from behind into the boards in the second period, Brock Faber took it upon himself to drop the gloves with the Vegas offender, earning a fighting major and a 10-minute misconduct.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Armond Langford, 32, is facing multiple charges including robbery, kidnapping, assault, wanton endangerment, fleeing/evading police, burglary and persistent felony offender.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nazi. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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