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Definition evil in British English

evil noun

noun
/ˈiːv(ə)l/
1

a power that makes people do very bad and cruel things

Example

the struggle between good and evil

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1.1

very bad or cruel behaviour

Example

Does everyone have the potential for evil?

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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

Definition evil in British English