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Fiendish

/ˈfiːndɪʃ/

Sinister; evil; like a fiend.

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adjective
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    Sinister; evil; like a fiend.

🔄 Synonyms of "Fiendish"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
evilnounIntending to harm; malevolent.
wickedEvil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
infernalnounOf or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.
diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel.
hellish(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress
demonicPertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.
unholyNot holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
diabolic(especially) Wicked; evil; cruel.
satanicEvil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fiendish"

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WordDefinition
diabolic(especially) Wicked; evil; cruel.
demonicPertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.
satanicnounEvil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical.
infernalnounOf or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.
wickedEvil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel.
unholyNot holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
evilnounIntending to harm; malevolent.
hellish(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress
demoniacalPertaining to, characteristic of, or produced by a demon or evil spirit; devilish, demonic, fiendish.
cruelIntentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
fiendyLike a fiend; fiendish
fiendlynoun(now rare) Like a fiend; devilish.
fiendlikeResembling a fiend.
devilishWicked, evil.
sinisterEvil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
devillikeLike a devil; diabolical.
devil's ownIntense.
nefariousSinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
evilishsomewhat evil

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