as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
the guy behind the food counter is a nazi with an apron: you either follow his rules, or you don't get served
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Recent Examples of nazi
The film didn’t comment on the political moment of the time and even Zemo’s Nazi background from the comics was removed.
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Following the hearing, Lee spoke with the Salt Lake Tribune and denied saying that a Nazi flag could be displayed, arguing that putting up such flags would not be allowed under his bill.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Some of its members have been convicted of violating German law against the use of Nazi slogans.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The following day, his website had showcased a single white T-shirt bearing a Nazi logo.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Feb. 2025
A week prior, Ye launched his latest antisemitic and misogynistic tirade on X, dubbing himself a Nazi and praising Hitler.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
This is far from the first time that Ye has flirted with controversy, and isn't even the first time he's praised Nazis.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
By pandering to that fraction of voters, Kennedy risks alienating the much larger portion of Americans who might not agree with everything the CDC has done in recent years, but also don’t think that the agency’s vaccine program is comparable to a Nazi death camp, as Kennedy has claimed.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, toured the site that has become a powerful symbol of the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany against Jews and other minority groups during World War II.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Following the hearing, Lee spoke with the Salt Lake Tribune and denied saying that a Nazi flag could be displayed, arguing that putting up such flags would not be allowed under his bill.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Some of its members have been convicted of violating German law against the use of Nazi slogans.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The following day, his website had showcased a single white T-shirt bearing a Nazi logo.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Feb. 2025
A week prior, Ye launched his latest antisemitic and misogynistic tirade on X, dubbing himself a Nazi and praising Hitler.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
This is far from the first time that Ye has flirted with controversy, and isn't even the first time he's praised Nazis.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
By pandering to that fraction of voters, Kennedy risks alienating the much larger portion of Americans who might not agree with everything the CDC has done in recent years, but also don’t think that the agency’s vaccine program is comparable to a Nazi death camp, as Kennedy has claimed.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, toured the site that has become a powerful symbol of the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany against Jews and other minority groups during World War II.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nazi
Noun
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This shortcoming extends to its assortment of villains who, despite including celebrity appearances like AEW wrestler Samoa Joe, fail to leave a memorable impression beyond being yet another obstacle on the way to the end credits.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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More news: Warner Bros Delays 'The Batman 2' For a Third Time One of Batman's biggest foes is Clayface, a villain who can mold his body into a multitude of devastating shapes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Smith has been on the outer of the Australian team in the T20 format, his weakest format where his lack of power can get exposed in a game dotted by muscular brutes.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Maliki is a divisive brute whom Iran supports to the hilt.—
Dov Friedman,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2014
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Monsters Old and New One striking thing Wilds is how thoughtfully you're introduced to each monster and mechanic.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Other lands are Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Dark Universe, which features classic monsters such as the Creature From the Black Lagoon, the Mummy and brides of Dracula.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Many citizens have come to believe that for too long, the rights of criminals have trumped the rights of citizens to be safe and free from violence.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Doing so will also mitigate the economic impacts, as criminals do not contribute to the American economy.—
Douglas Schoen,
Orange County Register,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the eastern grey kangaroos used in this trial are not endangered, many of Australia’s marsupial species are, including koalas and Tasmanian devils.—
Eric Cheung,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The search for wallabies, wombats, and Tasmanian devils in Cradle Mountain National Park is a classic part of the Tasmanian experience.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Often regarded by historians as a collection of savage tribes, the Scythians emerge as a pivotal force of the ancient world in this monumental history.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2023
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Nearly 32 years ago, Rodney King’s savage beating by police in Los Angeles prompted heartfelt calls for change.—
Aaron Morrison, Claudia Lauer and Adrian Sainz,
Anchorage Daily News,
29 Jan. 2023
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If this blow connects with a beast's weak point, your hunter performs a powerful finishing attack that knocks the monster down, giving you a sizable opening.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps Davis will turn the Mavericks into a defensive beast.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nazi. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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