Vocabulary: Heinous

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Definition of Heinous

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Adjective - something awful, wicked, villainous

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Synonyms of Heinous

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villainous, wicked, abhorrent, abominable, atrocious, hateful, hideous, horrendous, infamous, nefarious, outrageous, revolting, scandalous, shocking, unspeakable, vicious

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Antonyms of Heinous

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delightful, friendly, good, kind, likeable, lovable, mild, moral, nice, pleasant, pleasing, respectable, wonderful

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Usage of Heinous in a Sentence

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The judge described the crime as a heinous act that shocked the entire community.

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Heinous - Word Origin

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The word 'heinous' comes from the Old French 'haineus', meaning 'hateful', which is derived from 'haine' (hatred).

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Heinous - Related Forms

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Adverb: heinously
Noun: heinousness