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evildoer
This term carries a heavy moral weight, often evoking a sense of absolute wickedness or spiritual corruption. It is frequently found in religious, legalistic, or archaic contexts, such as biblical texts or epic storytelling, where the distinction between good and evil is presented as a binary. In modern secular conversation, it can sound overly dramatic or theatrical, often replaced by more specific terms like criminal or perpetrator.
Because the word focuses on the moral quality of the act rather than the legal status, it implies a judgment of character. It suggests a deliberate choice to cause harm or violate a sacred code, rather than a mistake or a lapse in judgment.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient prophecy spoke of a great evildoer who would plunge the world into darkness.
I will not let some petty evildoer ruin my plans.
The judge declared that the evildoer must pay for his crimes.
Who is this evildoer that dares to challenge the king.
He spent his final years reflecting on the pain he caused as an evildoer.
The city was finally liberated from the grip of the evildoer.
Is it possible for a lifelong evildoer to truly find redemption.