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vile Synonyms

Another word for vile

Choosing another word for vile depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or disgusting to the senses.

Usage Example

"A foul odor of rotting garbage wafted up from the neglected alley."

Strongest
foul
repulsive
disgusting
revolting
Strong
nasty
sickening
nauseating
abominable
horrid
wretched

• adjective (Context 2)

Morally base, wicked, or despicable.

Usage Example

"The prosecutor condemned the fraud scheme as a despicable betrayal of vulnerable retirees."

Strongest
despicable
wicked
base
contemptible
Strong
heinous
execrable
reprehensible
detestable
nefarious
depraved

Opposites of vile

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

noble
pleasant
virtuous
honorable
delightful
righteous
agreeable
admirable
See all opposites of vile

• Nearby Words

vikings
vila
vila nova de gaia
vile
vilely
vileness
vilify

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