Nefarious vs. Villainous

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  • Nefarious (adjective)

    Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

    “evil|iniquitous|sinister|underhanded|vile|good-for-nothing|Thesaurus:evil”

    “Vikings, pirates, outlaws, Native Americans, Confederate soldiers, Roman soldiers, hessians, and German soldiers in both world wars all committed many nefarious deeds.”

    “Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books.”

  • Villainous (adjective)

    Of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain.

  • Villainous (adjective)

    Wicked, offensive, or reprehensible in nature or behaviour; nefarious.

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