nefarious
adjectiveHow many syllables in nefarious?
There are 4 syllables in the word nefarious.How to pronounce nefarious:
Definition of nefarious:
- nefarious (adjective):
- evil
- extremely wicked.
- flagrantly wicked or impious evil
Synonyms for nefarious:
abominable
atrocious
bad
base
corrupt
criminal
cruel
cursed
dark
depraved
detestable
dirty
disreputable
dreadful
evil
execrable
foul
heinous
horrible
illegal
immoral
improper
infamous
infernal
iniquitous
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