evil

ˈiːvəl
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Translation of evil into Russian,

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Adjective

1.

morality

morally corrupt or wicked in nature
  • The dictator was known for his evil regime.Диктатор был известен своим злым режимом.
2.

bad

Rare
unpleasant or foul in nature
Rare
  • The garbage emitted an evil smell.Мусор издавал отвратительный запах.
3.

calamitous

Rare
causing or threatening distress or calamity
Rare
  • The evil storm destroyed many homes.Зловещий шторм разрушил многие дома.

Noun

1.

harm

something causing harm or suffering
  • Poverty is considered a social evil.Бедность считается социальным злом.
2.

morality

very bad quality or powerful force causing harm
зло nzloзлое
  • Many stories talk about the battle between good and evil.Многие истории рассказывают о борьбе добра и зла.

Adverb

1.

wickedly

Dated
in a wicked manner
Dated
злобно zlobnoзлонамеренно недоброжелательно
  • He spoke evil of his neighbors.Он злобно говорил о своих соседях.
2.

harmfully

Dated
in a harmful way
Dated
вредно vrednoпагубно pagubnoзловредно
  • The medicine worked evil on his health.Лекарство вредным образом повлияло на его здоровье.
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Expressions with evil: examples in English and translations in Russian

меньшее зло
Many considered him the lesser evil compared to the other candidate..
дурной глаз
сглаз
She feared the stranger's evil eye.
злой двойник
злой близнец
In the movie, the hero battles his evil twin.
необходимое зло
неизбежное зло
Paying taxes is a necessary evil for public services.
корень всех зол
источник всех бед
Some say money is the root of all evil.
посмотреть злобно
сверлить взглядом
She gave him the evil eye after he lied.

Synonyms and analogies of evil in English

Examples of evil in a sentence

  • Her evil laughter echoed through the halls.
  • The basement had an evil odor lingering.
  • An evil taste lingered in the spoiled milk.
  • The evil hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastline.
  • An evil drought plagued the region for months.
  • War is often seen as an unnecessary evil.

Translations of "evil" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
злойadj. - zloy

He joked that his evil twin must have written those cruel messages.

Он пошутил, что эти жестокие сообщения наверняка написал его злой близнец.

плохойadj. - plokhoy

This happens especially in cases when the user has evil intentions.

Особенно это касается тех ситуаций, когда человек имеет плохие намерения.

Noun
злоnn. - zlo

Religious texts often command believers to return good for evil without hesitation.

Религиозные тексты часто велят верующим платить добром за зло без колебаний.

злодейnm. - zlodey

Which makes him either an evil genius or completely batshit crazy.

То есть он либо гениальный злодей, либо совершенно шизанутый.

Adverb
вредноadv. - vredno

Parents should not just say alcohol is bad and evil.

Родители должны своим примером показывать, что алкоголь это плохо и вредно.

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evil: Examples and translations in context

He swears his neighbor gave his car the evil eye yesterday.

Он уверен, что сосед вчера сглазил его машину своим злым взглядом.

His intentions seemed evil, leaving no room for trust or kindness.

Его намерения казались злыми, не оставляя места для доверия или доброты.

Writers often use an evil twin to explore darker sides of a character.

Писатели часто вводят злого близнеца, чтобы исследовать тёмные стороны героя.

The series introduces an evil twin who manipulates friends and betrays the family.

В сериале появляется злой близнец, который манипулирует друзьями и предаёт семью.

You're not evil, just on the wrong path and hurting yourself badly.

Ты не злой, ты просто на неверном пути и сильно вредишь себе.

The villain sought to cast out anyone who opposed his evil plans.

Злодей стремился изгнать всех, кто противился его злым планам.

Many believed the ancient tree was the home of an evil spirit.

Многие верили, что древнее дерево было домом злого духа.

The prophecy promised to doom the kingdom if the evil king was not stopped.

Пророчество обещало погибель королевству, если злой король не будет остановлен.

See also:

good and evilevil eyeevil spiritforces of evilnecessary evil
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