Synonyms for

Wickedness

Verb / ˈwɪkʌdnʌs / Another word for wickedness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wickedness means the quality of being evil or morally wrong.

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Example sentences

  1. The wickedness of stealing is against the law.
  2. The wickedness of lying made him lose his friends.
  3. The wickedness of cheating in the game was not fair.
  4. The wickedness of bullying another student is wrong.
  5. The wickedness of killing innocent animals is cruel.

Quotes

  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of wickedness is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke
  • Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to account for the curious attractiveness of others. - Oscar Wilde
  • Hypocrisy is the necessary burden of villainy, affectation part of the chosen trappings of deception. The cant of those who pretend to goodness is always unmasked sooner or later by the eloquence of actions. - Edmund Burke

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