What is another word for nefariousness?
Pronunciation: [nəfˈe͡əɹɪəsnəs] (IPA) 
Nefariousness refers to a particularly heinous or wicked act or intention. While a specific synonym for the word can be hard to come by, other related terms can offer similar connotations. For instance, villainy might refer to a person's dishonorable and/or malicious actions as a whole, while iniquity denotes an ongoing state of moral corruption. Depravity, immorality, and corruption all are also related concepts, suggesting either a general sense of moral decay or the specific act(s) of bribery or treachery. Similarly, terms like malfeasance and misconduct both imply illegal or improper behavior, particularly when it involves public office or authority.
