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evils
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈmalɨʃ/ma·les
Definition
1Plural of 'evil'. Things that cause harm, misfortune, or suffering.
Usage examples
“Society must confront the social evils of poverty and inequality.”
“He spoke of the evils of greed and corruption.”
Common combinations
social evilsgreatest evilsfight evils
Idiomatic expressions
- a necessary evil