Nefarious
Nefarious adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Unholy
Unholy adjective - Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Unholy Matrimony: The Kanes form a great, if nefarious, political team.Meredith: Two Kanes for the price of one.
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Unholy Matrimony: The Underwoods form a perfect and nefarious political marriage but they also have affection for each other.
Source: Series / House of Cards (US)
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