wicked deeds

[/ˈwɪkɪd diːdz/]
noun phrasepl: wicked deeds
atos malvados
1. morally evil or immoral actions; cruel or harmful acts performed with intent to cause damage or suffering
The villain's wicked deeds were finally exposed by the detective.
Os atos malvados do vilão foram finalmente expostos pelo detetive.
2. mischievous or playfully harmful actions (archaic/literary usage)
The children were up to wicked deeds in the attic.
As crianças estavam fazendo coisas travessas no sótão.
The phrase 'wicked deeds' is commonly used in English literature, moral discussions, and religious contexts to emphasize moral transgressions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'atos malvados' carries similar weight in formal or literary contexts, while 'malandragens' is more colloquial and implies clever wrongdoing. In American English, the term has both serious and archaic/playful connotations depending on context.
NYC Slang
grimy moves, dirty deeds
Synonyms / Sinônimos
evil actsimmoral actionssinful deedsnefarious actsmalicious actsheinous crimes
Antonyms / Antônimos
virtuous deedsgood actsrighteous actionsnoble deedskind acts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atos malvados
most common translation
Rio de Janeiro
malandragens
colloquial alternative, emphasizing cunning or deception
São Paulo
atos perversos
more formal variation
Portugal
actos malévolos
Portuguese spelling with 'c', more literary tone

Related Words

wickednessevilsincrimemalicemisconduct

Related Idioms & Phrases

up to no good
dirty work
black-hearted actions
crimes and misdemeanors
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