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Pronunciation Northern /aːk˧˥/ Central /a̰ːk˩˧/ Southern /aːk˧˥/
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evil
Adjective
evil

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8 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
8 senses · 4 meanings
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evil

Adjective / Noun · 2 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
cruel or evil Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Having a bad nature and often causing suffering or injury to other people in various ways.

vi Một con người ác thường hay gây ra đau khổ cho những người xung quanh.

en An evil person often causes suffering to those around them.

Noun

Sense 2 Noun
evil; wickedness Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Referring to things that are profoundly immoral, wicked, or harmful to others.

vi Chúng ta cần chung tay để đẩy lùi cái ác trong xã hội.

en We need to join hands to push back evil in society.

harmful or severe

Adjective · 3 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
harmful; severe Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Describing something that has a harmful effect or is intense and severe in nature.

vi Cơn bão này có sức tàn phá rất ác và gây hại nghiêm trọng.

en This storm has a very severe destructive power and causes serious harm.

Sense 2 Adjective
impressive; superior

Characterized by being at a higher and more impressive level than others.

Sense 3 Adjective
savage; cruel

Describing someone or something that is fierce, violent, or uncontrolled and cruel.

crow

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
crow

A large black bird known for its intelligence and loud, harsh cry.

Sense 2 Noun
the Sun

The star at the center of the solar system providing light and heat.

loom part

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
loom component

A carved wooden piece shaped like a crow used to hold weft threads.

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