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evil meaning in Tamil

தீய tīya

/ˈiːvəl/

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evil in Tamil: தீய (tīya). In English, evil means intending to harm; malevolent.

Tamil words for evil

intending to harm
தீய tīya

English meaning of evil

  1. adjective Intending to harm; malevolent.
  2. adjective Morally corrupt.
  3. adjective Unpleasant, foul (of odor, taste, mood, weather, etc.).
  4. adjective Producing or threatening sorrow, distress, injury, or calamity; unpropitious; calamitous.

Full definition of evil

evil in a sentence

  • an evil plot to brainwash and even kill innocent people
  • If something is evil, it is never mandatory.
  • Do you think that companies that engage in animal testing are evil?

Synonyms of evil

All synonyms of evil

evil in other languages

Questions about evil in Tamil

What is the meaning of evil in Tamil?
Evil in Tamil is தீய (tīya).
evil என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Evil: தீய (tīya).
What does evil mean in English?
Evil means intending to harm; malevolent.

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