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Definition evil in British English

evil adjective

adjective
/ˈiːv(ə)l/
1

an evil person does very bad or cruel things

Example

a dangerous and evil dictator

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1.1

used about someone's behaviour

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their evil deeds

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an evil grin

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1.2

connected with the Devil and forces that make bad things happen

Example

evil spirits

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evil drug-pushers

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evil racist propaganda

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3

very unpleasant

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an evil-smelling chemical

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Definition evil in British English