evil meaning and definition

EVIL noun

Definition of evil (noun)

1. morally objectionable behavior
   • synonyms: immorality, iniquity, wickedness
2. that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune
   • "the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones"- Shakespeare
3. the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
   • "attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world"
   • synonyms: evilness
   • antonym: good

EVIL adjective

Definition of evil (adjective)

1. morally bad or wrong
   • "evil purposes"; "an evil influence"; "evil deeds"
   • antonym: good
2. having the nature of vice
   • synonyms: vicious
3. having or exerting a malignant influence
   • "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force"
   • synonyms: malefic, malevolent, malign