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Definition evil in American English

evil noun

noun
/ˈiv(ə)l/
1

a power that makes people do very bad and cruel things

Example

the struggle between good and evil

Synonyms and related words
the Devil satanism black mass evil sin wrong
1.1

very bad or cruel behavior

Example

Does everyone have the potential for evil?

Synonyms and related words
cruelty evil abuse
2

something that is very bad

Example

the view of crime as a social evil

3

to look angrily at someone because they have said or done something you dislike

Example

Human Rights Act Proposal Prompts Queen To Give David Cameron 'Evils' During Queen's Speech

4

to look at someone in a way that makes your disapproval or dislike very clear

Example

I insisted on checking the bill even though the waiter was giving me evils.

Definition evil in American English