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(ne-far-i-ous) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. wicked or criminal in nature.

Example Sentence

Al Capone was a nefarious gangster.

More Example Sentences

She warned us about his nefarious actions.

Synonyms

wicked; evil; sinful

Antonyms

good; virtuous; honorable

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Rhymes

  • marius
  • various

  • aquarius
  • gregarious
  • hilarious
  • nefarious
  • precarious
  • vicarious

  • stradivarius
  • tavoulareas
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