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evil-minded
[ ee-vuhl-mahyn-did ]
/ ˈi vəlˈmaɪn dɪd /
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adjective
having an evil disposition or harmful, malicious intentions.
disposed to construe words, phrases, etc., in a lascivious, lewd manner; salacious.
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Origin of evil-minded
First recorded in 1525–35
OTHER WORDS FROM evil-minded
e·vil-mind·ed·ly, adverbe·vil-mind·ed·ness, nounWords nearby evil-minded
evidentiary, evidently, evil, evildoer, evil eye, evil-minded, Evil One, evil twin, evince, evincive, eviscerate
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British Dictionary definitions for evil-minded
evil-minded
adjective
inclined to evil thoughts; wicked; malicious or spiteful
Derived forms of evil-minded
evil-mindedly, adverbevil-mindedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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