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noun British English pronunciation: evil /ˈiːv(ə)l/ 
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  1. 1
    [uncountable] a power that makes people do very bad and cruel things

    the struggle between good and evil

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    1. a.
      very bad or cruel behaviour

      Does everyone have the potential for evil?

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  2. 2
    [countable] something that is very bad

    the view of crime as a social evil

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