Detestable
Detestable adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.
Usage example: the detestable actions of a nasty little man
Evil and detestable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Evil" instead an adjective "Detestable".
Evil
Evil adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Usage example: she refused to eat olives or anything which had their evil flavor
Detestable and evil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detestable" instead an adjective "Evil".
Nearby Word: evilly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Surprisingly averted with Arl Howe in Dragon Age: Origins, who is more subtly evil and detestable as opposed to over-the-top.
Source: Creator / Tim Curry
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