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nefarious

IPA pronunciation: /nɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

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Russian meaning

Гнусный, нечестивый

English definition

Wicked or criminal.

Example

Automated proctors detect nefarious attempts to exploit unauthorized screen sharing.

Collocations

nefarious activities
nefarious plot
nefarious scheme

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