Evil
Evil adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Foreboding and evil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foreboding" instead an adjective "Evil".
Nearby Word: evilly
Foreboding
Foreboding adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.
Usage example: foreboding war clouds began to gather
Evil and foreboding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Evil" instead an adjective "Foreboding".
Nearby Word: foreboded
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Then, when the evil overlord appears, she begins to play foreboding music, and is then told to stop.
Source: Video Game / Fragile Hearts -
Evil Is Not Well Lit: The Klopek's house looks dark and foreboding even during the day.
Source: Film / The 'Burbs -
In one of the final scenes before you fight him to the death, he finally reveals his face underneath the foreboding, evil helmet... among other things.
Source: Collapsible Helmet
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