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
In early Thirties Germany, as the Nazi threat grew, the state’s propaganda machine began to penetrate the dream life of its citizenry.
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Zadie Smith, The New York Review of Books, 10 Nov. 2024
It’s finally slated to open in 2026 to commemorate the nearly 50,000 Greek Jews who were loaded onto cattle trucks in Thessaloniki and transported to Auschwitz during the Nazi occupation of Greece.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Crucially, there was no unified opposition to the Nazis.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
As Nazi influence grows, Abraham Stiller, a Jewish leader in Helsinki, must risk everything to protect his community.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
One in five Americans think Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany, did some good things, a new survey has found.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The Grimms’ stories, with their promise of bodying forth an authentically Teutonic spirit, were so sought after during the Nazi years that Allied occupying forces temporarily banned them after the war.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Trumbull Trump supporter said vandals wrote 'Nazi,' drew swastikas on his truck
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—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
The seemingly tranquil village housed vacation homes for high-ranking Nazis; ironically, the picturesque beauty of the town did not represent the horrors that the inhabitants inflicted on others.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Zadie Smith, The New York Review of Books, 10 Nov. 2024
It’s finally slated to open in 2026 to commemorate the nearly 50,000 Greek Jews who were loaded onto cattle trucks in Thessaloniki and transported to Auschwitz during the Nazi occupation of Greece.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Crucially, there was no unified opposition to the Nazis.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
As Nazi influence grows, Abraham Stiller, a Jewish leader in Helsinki, must risk everything to protect his community.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
One in five Americans think Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany, did some good things, a new survey has found.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The Grimms’ stories, with their promise of bodying forth an authentically Teutonic spirit, were so sought after during the Nazi years that Allied occupying forces temporarily banned them after the war.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Trumbull Trump supporter said vandals wrote 'Nazi,' drew swastikas on his truck
3.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
The seemingly tranquil village housed vacation homes for high-ranking Nazis; ironically, the picturesque beauty of the town did not represent the horrors that the inhabitants inflicted on others.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nazi
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Just weeks after closing out an incredibly dominant year in music, Rihanna was cast by some fans and members of the media as the villain and endlessly harassed by those who felt Brown did nothing wrong.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Emma Corrin also starred in the film as the villain, Cassandra Nova.Joe Otterson, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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When searching for reprieve, there’s sanctuary in a movie musical that looks like a Broadway smash, a Colosseum full of vintage brutes, a Harry Styles simile.Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Penguin's Falcone is every bit the misogynistic brute, but his actions are relegated to the off-screen imagination by being implied, rather than shown.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Moana 2 is likewise looking like a monster and is expected to lead the biggest five-day holiday weekend of all time (Wednesday through Sunday).Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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The first of those home runs was a walk-off grand slam against the Kansas City Royals that struck the Fisk Pole atop Fenway's famous green monster.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Its undeniably a humanitarian crisis and a very real security threat because of drug cartels, criminals and terrorists crossing the border.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Jordanians will soar like eagles to hunt you down, one criminal after another.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The current top predator in Tasmania, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii), is already facing severe population declines due to disease.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) has been eating away at the population of Tasmanian devils and re-introducing the thylacine might not do the devil any favors.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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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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But this can be a different sort of beast than working with more traditional second- and third-generation clients who have inherited their wealth.Thomas H. Ruggie, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend’s problematic choices in both life and death.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nazi. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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