(idiomatic) A duplicate or counterpart that acts in a contrary, nefarious, or insidious manner.

Having evil thoughts or intentions.

Given two bad choices, the one that is less objectionable.

The strategy or policy of choosing the lesser evil.

plural of evil twin

The spirit each person is believed to have in attendance, according to certain religious or mythological traditions, which tries to negatively influence him, and is opposed by his good genius; loosely, someone who is a bad influence.

(archaic) scrofula

plural of evil laugh

plural of evil eye

symptomatic anthrax, blackleg