evilest
Supremely dark and malevolent
Evilest is the superlative form of evil, meaning most evil.
Though *most evil* is more common in formal writing, evilest appears in casual speech and emphatic contexts: That's the evilest thing I've ever heard.
The word carries a slightly childlike or melodramatic quality compared to the more neutral *most evil*.
Causing harm or evil
- maliciousMeaning to do harm
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
cruel · sadistic · ruthless · merciless · heartless · vicious · spiteful · vindictive
Evil or slang-excellent
- heinousOdiously, shockingly evil
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- atrociousAppallingly, shockingly wicked
- abominableExtremely hateful or disgusting
monstrous · despicable · reprehensible · unconscionable · iniquitous · sinful · unholy · ungodly
Cruel, absolute ruler
- despotRuler with absolute power
- dictatorRuler with total control
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
- mastermindScheme's chief planner
antagonist · oppressor · persecutor · warlord · overlord · archvillain · supervillain · malefactor
Corrupt payment for influence
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- extortionObtaining through threats
- graftIllicit political gain
racketeering · scandal · collusion · exploitation · manipulation · deceit · treachery · dishonesty
Causing severe harm
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- perniciousGradually and subtly harmful
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- dangerousApt to cause harm
lethal · fatal · deadly · venomous · ruinous · devastating · catastrophic · calamitous
maleficent
Causing harm or evil
- maliciousMeaning to do harm
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel
sinister · cruel · sadistic · ruthless · merciless · heartless · vicious · spiteful · vindictive · vengeful
wicked
Evil or slang-excellent
- heinousOdiously, shockingly evil
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- atrociousAppallingly, shockingly wicked
abominable · monstrous · despicable · reprehensible · unconscionable · iniquitous · sinful · unholy · ungodly · profane
tyrant
Cruel, absolute ruler
mastermind · antagonist · oppressor · persecutor · warlord · overlord · archvillain · supervillain · malefactor · wrongdoer
bribery
Corrupt payment for influence
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- extortionObtaining through threats
graft · racketeering · scandal · collusion · exploitation · manipulation · deceit · treachery · dishonesty · misconduct
destructive
Causing severe harm
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- perniciousGradually and subtly harmful
- poisonousCapable of causing death
dangerous · lethal · fatal · deadly · venomous · ruinous · devastating · catastrophic · calamitous · injurious
ominous
Suggesting something bad approaches
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
creepy · eerie · chilling · shadowy · dark · macabre · ghoulish · spooky · dreadful · frightening