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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Ant-Man met a villain named Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania who battled multiple versions of himself from different timelines.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Distorted and exaggerated by Weegee’s hand—with grins set in a chilling rictus, or eyes and noses spread wide and pancaked—these idols became monsters.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Monster Train 2 looks to be building on the foundations of its predecessor, so players will once again board a train and defend it against incoming monster hordes on several vertical levels at the same time.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Williamson spends the entire movie moving from one L.A. locale and subculture to another, meeting a motley crew of criminals rich, scrappy, and everything in between, along the way.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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Might be important later: the criminal was able to gain entrance to the White Lotus property when Valentin pulls up on his motorcycle to the security gate to chat with Gaitok, at the exact moment a random SUV containing the thief sails through.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Investigation of the week: Anyone wanna play devil’s Daniel’s advocate?—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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The album’s artwork depicts a cartoon version of the messy-haired singer with an angel and devil on each of his shoulders — demonstrating its division of impassioned feel-good love songs and down-tempo ballads of loss and defeat.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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The 23-year-old has been a beast in the G League, averaging 21 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.3 assists across 13 starts while shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.3% from the free throw line.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a beast for workouts and outdoor adventures, with a tough titanium body and a bright display.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nazi. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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