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heinous
[/ˈheɪnəs/]
adjective
hediondo
1.
Utterly wicked, morally reprehensible, or abominably cruel
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
O crime hediondo chocou toda a comunidade.
2.
Extremely offensive or disgusting
His heinous behavior was inexcusable.
Seu comportamento hediondo era inexculpável.
Synonyms
abominable
atrocious
monstrous
odious
wicked
vile
despicable
Antonyms
virtuous
honorable
admirable
praiseworthy
commendable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
hediondo
Standard term used across Brazil
Brazil
abominável
Alternative, more formal usage
Portugal
hediondo
Standard term also used in European Portuguese
Portugal
abominável
Common alternative in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
heinous crime
heinous act
heinous offense
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