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===Etymology===

==Etymology==

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

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

*Date: circa 1609

*Date: circa 1609

===Pronunciation===

==Pronunciation==

*ne*fa"ri*ous

*ne*fa"ri*ous

* \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\

* \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\

===Adjective===

==Adjective==

# infamous for being wicked

# infamous for being wicked

# ''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]].''

# flagrantly wicked or impious : [[evil]]

# flagrantly wicked or impious : [[evil]]

====Synonyms====

==Synonyms==

*[[evil]]

*[[evil]]

*[[vicious]]

*[[vicious]]