Illicit and Nefarious

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Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

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Nefarious and illicit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nefarious" instead an adjective "Illicit".

Nearby Word: illicitly

Nefarious adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

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Illicit and nefarious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Nefarious".

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