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==English==
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===Etymology===
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==Etymology==
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
===Pronunciation===
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==Pronunciation==
ne*fa"ri*ous
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*ne*fa"ri*ous
*{{rhymes|ɛəriəs}}
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* \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\
 
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==Adjective==
===Adjective===
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# infamous for being wicked
{{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]]
# [[infamous]] for being [[wicked]]
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==Synonyms==
#:''The '''nefarious''' wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.''
 
 
 
====Synonyms====
 
 
*[[evil]]
 
*[[evil]]
*[[vicious]]
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*vicious
*[[wicked]]
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*wicked
  
 
[[Category: General Reference]]
 
[[Category: General Reference]]

Latest revision as of 20:00, 19 January 2010

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NEFARIOUS BOZO.jpg

Etymology

From L. nefārius "abominable" or Latin nefarius, from nefas crime, from ne- not + fas right, divine law; perhaps akin to Greek themis law, tithenai to place

  • Date: circa 1609

Pronunciation

  • ne*fa"ri*ous
  • \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\

Adjective

  1. infamous for being wicked
  2. The nefarious wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.
  3. flagrantly wicked or impious : evil

Synonyms