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==English==
 
==English==
 
===Etymology===
 
===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===
 
===Pronunciation===
ne*fa"ri*ous
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*ne*fa"ri*ous
 
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* \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\
 
===Adjective===
 
===Adjective===
 
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# infamous for being wicked
# [[infamous]] for being [[wicked]]
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# ''The '''nefarious''' wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret [[rituals]].''
#:''The '''nefarious''' wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.''
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# flagrantly wicked or impious : [[evil]]
 
   
====Synonyms====
 
====Synonyms====
 
*[[evil]]
 
*[[evil]]

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