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
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