From {{L.}} ''[[nefarius|nefārius]]'' "abominable"
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From L. ''[[nefarius|nefārius]]'' "abominable" or [[Latin]] nefarius, from nefas [[crime]], from ne- not + fas right, [[divine]] [[law]]; perhaps akin to [[Greek]] themis law, tithenai to place
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*Date: circa 1609
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===Pronunciation===
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==Pronunciation==
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ne*fa"ri*ous
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*ne*fa"ri*ous
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*{{rhymes|ɛəriəs}}
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* \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\
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==Adjective==
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===Adjective===
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# infamous for being wicked
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{{en-adj}}
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# ''The '''nefarious''' wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret [[rituals]].''
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# flagrantly wicked or impious : [[evil]]
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# [[infamous]] for being [[wicked]]
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==Synonyms==
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#:''The '''nefarious''' wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.''