What is another word for evils?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːvə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "evils" refers to the presence of something morally wrong or negative in nature. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe these negative aspects of life. Some examples of synonyms for the word "evils" include: wrongs, wickedness, malevolence, depravity, corruption, vice, iniquity, abomination, sin, and immorality. These words reflect different aspects of negative behavior, such as acts of cruelty, greed, or dishonesty. They can be used in discussions of the ways in which society grapples with the presence of these negative forces, whether through legal action, personal morality, or cultural values.

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What are the hypernyms for Evils?

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Usage examples for Evils

To forbid them utterly would have substituted far worse evils, as the Jews then were.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
But of the two evils Stas preferred to have dealings with the blacks rather than with Mahdists.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
"All evils," he said in his newspaper, "are on their trial.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae

Famous quotes with Evils

  • Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and yet, as if nature had not sown evils enough in life, we are continually adding grief to grief and aggravating the common calamity by our cruel treatment of one another.
    Joseph Addison
  • I would rather be ignorant than knowledgeable of evils.
    Aeschylus
  • My friends, whoever has had experience of evils knows how whenever a flood of ills comes upon mortals, a man fears everything; but whenever a divine force cheers on our voyage, then we believe that the same fate will always blow fair.
    Aeschylus
  • The evils of mortals are manifold; nowhere is trouble of the same wing seen.
    Aeschylus
  • He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
    Francis Bacon

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