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evildoing vs evil

evil vs evildoing

evildoing and evil both are nouns.

evildoing is not an adjective while evil is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
evildoing Yes No No No
evil Yes Yes No No
As nouns, evil is a hyponym of evildoing; that is, evil is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evildoing:
  • evildoing: the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  • evil: morally objectionable behavior
evildoing (noun) evil (noun)
the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle morally objectionable behavior
the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
evildoing (adjective) evil (adjective)
morally bad or wrong
having or exerting a malignant influence
having the nature of vice
Difference between evildoing and evil

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