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social evil

noun

anything detrimental to a society or its citizens, as alcoholism, organized crime, etc.

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What does “vacillate” mean?

to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute.

to cause to be empty or unoccupied.

to assent tacitly; agree; consent.

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Origin of social evil

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby social evil

social dumping, social dynamics, Social Education Centre, social engineering, social environment, social evil, social evolution, social exclusion, social fund, social gaming, social gospel

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