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worst vs evil

evil vs worst

worst and evil both are nouns.

worst and evil both are adjectives.

worst is a verb but evil is not a verb.

worst is an adverb but evil is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worst Yes Yes Yes Yes
evil Yes Yes No No
As nouns, evil is a hypernym of worst; that is, evil is a word with a broader meaning than worst:
  • worst: the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
  • evil: the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
Other hypernyms of worst include evilness.
worst (noun) evil (noun)
the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of morally objectionable behavior
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
the least favorable outcome
worst (adjective) evil (adjective)
(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition morally bad or wrong
having or exerting a malignant influence
having the nature of vice
worst (verb) evil (verb)
defeat thoroughly
worst (adverb) evil (adverb)
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
Difference between worst and evil

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