Bad
Bad adjective - Falling short of a standard.
Reverend
Reverend adjective - Deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age.
Usage example: our reverend elders should be accorded a special place of honor at the ceremonies
Both words in one sentence
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Badass Preacher: Baskerville is a reverend who is feared by many of the bad guys.
Source: Manga / Et Cetera - Westhall, the title character in "Reverend Wonderful," who is a bad, bad man for... being a Christian pastor who nevertheless advocates brotherhood between the different religions.
Source: Designated Villain - Reverend Montrainer may also qualify, but it's unclear wether he works for Meduzz or he is his equal in a Big Bad Duumvirate.
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