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heinous

IPA pronunciation: /ˈheɪ.nəs/

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Russian meaning

Гнусный, чудовищный

English definition

Utterly odious or wicked.

Example

War tribunals prosecute heinous atrocities against civilian populations.

Collocations

heinous crime
heinous act
heinous offense

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