nefariously
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8.9
- adverb
- /nəˈfɛrɪəsli/
- Formal
:
nefariosamente
- Government-funded research, hidden conservative agendas, and job training for the capitalist system have already politicized the university nefariously.
Examples
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The villain nefariously deceived the hero into believing he was an ally.
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The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Golf Digest ranks this nefariously named New Zealand course sixth outside the U.S., and its stunning setting on 6,000 acres rimmed by a spectacular cliff has something to do with that.
Blog text (18) -
And show me all the trans people who are nefariously taking advantage of being trans in sports.
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The point I'm trying to introduce somewhat nefariously to my students is that there isn't a long historical Christian consensus on much of anything.
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He nefariously plotted to undermine the trust of the community for his own gain.
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They nefariously hacked into the system to steal sensitive information.
Synonyms
12
6.1
In a way that is extremely bad or unfair, used for emphasis
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7.1
In a way that wants to hurt someone or cause trouble
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6.3
In an evil and cruel way that harms other people
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8.4
In a cruel way to hurt or frighten others
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7.0
In a way that is wrong and unfair to others
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8.4
In a very evil way
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6.8
In a way that breaks the law or rules
2
7.1
In a dishonest way to get money or power
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8.4
To do something in a very shocking and cruel way
1
7.0
In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone for bad or cruel actions
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8.8
In a way that is very bad or annoying
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8.6
In a way that shows a wish to hurt others
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8.9
In a very evil way
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8.2
In a very cruel and unfair way
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7.3
To speak or act in a very hurtful and angry way
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7.9
In a very unfair and cruel way
In a mean and harmful way
In a cruel way that shows bad intentions
In a very bad or unpleasant way
In a way that is very unfair and morally wrong
In a way that is wrong or unfair
In a dishonest way to get money or power
In a dishonest way that betrays trust
In a dirty or morally wrong way that shocks people
In a morally wrong and twisted way
In a cruel way showing pleasure at others' pain
In a way that seems evil or threatening
Antonyms
How Wicked
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nefariously comes from the Latin word nefas, built from ne- 'not' and fas 'right', which meant what the gods said was right. So to act nefariously is to act 'not right', in a wicked or criminal way.