Meaning of nefarious in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /nəˈfɛriəs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    nefarious

    Definitions

    1. extremely wicked

    Examples

    • « nefarious schemes »
    • « a villainous plot »
    • « a villainous band of thieves »

    Synonyms

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