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heinous

/hɪˈnuːs/ adjective · British & US
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What does heinous mean?

adjective

Extremely wicked or cruel; shockingly bad or unpleasant. Heinous crimes are those that are considered to be particularly evil or reprehensible.

Example

"The heinous act of violence shocked the entire community."

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