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heinous Synonyms

Another word for heinous

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• adjective (Context 1)

Utterly odious, abominable, or wicked (typically of a wrongful act, offense, or crime).

Usage Example

"The judge imposed the maximum sentence due to the atrocious nature of the offense."

Strongest
atrocious
abominable
odious
monstrous
Strong
execrable
nefarious
flagitious
reprehensible
vile
despicable

Opposites of heinous

The opposite of heinous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

admirable
laudable
commendable
praiseworthy
noble
meritorious
virtuous
righteous
See all opposites of heinous

• Nearby Words

heighten
heilong
heinie
heinous
heinousness
heir
heiress

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heinous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heinous
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