evildoer
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of evildoer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at evil, doer
Example Sentences
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You mean there are all-powerful organizations out there in evildoer land that know all, see all, and bend reality to their nefarious wishes?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
But director Rachel Dretzin shapes Marie’s footage and fresh interviews into an unusual but worthy tale of one woman’s commitment to bring down an evildoer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Qin warned his counterpart "not to play accomplice to an evildoer".
From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2023
“The constant vigilance of our law enforcement partners has prevented an evildoer from finding a likeminded accomplice and bringing his grisly plan to fruition.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2020
Allen quickly became committed to SNCC’s nonviolent ideals: always meet hatred with love, and strive to eliminate evil, not destroy the evildoer.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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