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   ne·far·i·ous

   /nəˈferēəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal: "the nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin nefarius, from nefas, nefar- ‘wrong’ (from ne- ‘not’ + fas ‘divine law’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nefariously adverb
   • 2. nefariousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nefariousNefarious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NEFARIOUS is flagrantly wicked or impious : evil. How to use nefarious in a sentence. What Is the Difference Between vicious, villainous, and nefarious? Synonym Discussion of Nefarious.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEFARIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. formal uk / nəˈfeə.ri.əs / us / nəˈfer.i.əs / Add to word list. ( especially of activities) morally bad: The company's CEO seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices / activities. Synonyms. evil. villainous. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Morally wrong and evil. abhorrently. amorality. anomie. dissipated.

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   Nefarious definition: extremely wicked or villainous; iniquitous. See examples of NEFARIOUS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNEFARIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. formal us / nəˈfer.i.əs / uk / nəˈfeə.ri.əs / Add to word list. ( especially of activities) morally bad: The company's CEO seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices / activities. Synonyms. evil. villainous. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Morally wrong and evil. abhorrently. amorality. anomie. dissipated.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNEFARIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe an activity as nefarious, you mean that it is wicked and immoral.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nefariousNefarious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If something is nefarious, it is criminal, evil, malicious and wicked. Thinking of superheroes can help you remember the meaning of the word, but it is often used in much less exciting circumstances.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › nefariousNefarious - definition of nefarious by The Free Dictionary

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   Define nefarious. nefarious synonyms, nefarious pronunciation, nefarious translation, English dictionary definition of nefarious. adj. Infamous by way of being extremely wicked. ne·far′i·ous·ly adv. ne·far′i·ous·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionnefarious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of nefarious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryNEFARIOUS - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    A complete guide to the word "NEFARIOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › nefarious_adjnefarious, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    What does the adjective nefarious mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective nefarious. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use