Decay and Evil

Decay

Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

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Evil and decay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Evil" instead a noun "Decay".

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Evil noun - That which is morally unacceptable.

Usage example: our free will allows us to choose between good and evil

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Decay and evil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Evil".

Nearby Word: evilly

old	old decay	old evil
pure	pure decay	pure evil
nasty	nasty decay	nasty evil
real	real decay	real evil
Other adjectives: extreme, horrible, inherent, general, less, creepy.

Criminality/Evil/Decay: Associating queer people by definition with one or more of these undesirable traits.

Source: Homophobia Index
The decay probably began around the season three episode when he stumbles back to town a heartbroken drunk after Drusilla broke up with him for not being evil enough.

Source: Badass Decay
While the powers of the Old Ones bring death and decay, sometimes it is necessary to use the weapons of evil to defeat evil.

Source: He Who Fights Monsters / Tabletop Games

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