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αποτρόπαιος — meaning in English

apotropaios

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English meaning

  • heinous adjective Shockingly evil or wicked, especially describing a crime.
  • outrageous adj Shockingly excessive, unacceptable, or unjust.

Senses

αποτρόπαιος is used for these senses in English:

  • heinous Totally reprehensible.
  • outrageous Shocking; exceeding conventional behaviour; provocative. [from 18th c.]

outrageous — full definition

  1. adj Shockingly excessive, unacceptable, or unjust.
  2. adj Bold and flamboyant, in a way that draws attention.

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