nefarious
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outrageous, vile, vicious, odious, heinous, shameful, horrible, abominable, atrocious, base, corrupt, criminal, degenerate, depraved, detestable, dreadful, evil, execrable, flagitious, flagrantExamples from the Web for nefarious
Contemporary Examples of nefarious
Sometimes politicians oppose reform for nefarious reasons—to protect a special interest or a major donor, for example.
The Arabs offered the Nazis a haven, as well as a market for all their nefarious dealings in arms and black market currency.
Rumors swirled that the McStays had gone into Mexico and were involved in nefarious dealings with drug cartels.
But Green-Wood is more famous for its nefarious residents, those of the drug-peddling, political-swindling, hit-men variety.
Greece claims they were looted from the Parthenon by a nefarious British Indiana Jones character in the early 1800s.
Historical Examples of nefarious
Nay, they are neither; but, nevertheless, their errand is a nefarious one.
Camps, Quarters and Casual PlacesArchibald Forbes
They were probably out on the trail pursuing their nefarious calling.
The Twins of Suffering CreekRidgwell Cullum
Might she not be the tool, consciously or unconsciously, of a nefarious plot?
The CreviceWilliam John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
It is the duty of patriotic Swedes to thwart this nefarious project.
England and GermanyEmile Joseph Dillon
Let us see then if you'll dare to persist in this nefarious scheme.
Arthur O'LearyCharles James Lever