Heinous refers to something that is shockingly wicked, cruel, or atrocious. It is often used to describe actions or crimes that are particularly violent, immoral, or appalling. A heinous act goes beyond the ordinary in terms of its cruelty or depravity and is considered exceptionally vile or reprehensible. The term is most commonly applied to crimes, particularly those involving serious harm or injustice. In Indonesian, heinous can be translated as keji, kejam, or biadab, depending on the context.
Synonyms:
- Wicked
- Atrocious
- Evil
- Vile
- Abhorrent
- Horrific
- Despicable
- Repugnant
- Criminal
- Malicious
- Villainous
- Foul
- Sinister
- Nefarious
- Monstrous
Sentences Using “Heinous”:
- The murder was a heinous act that shocked the entire community.
- The heinous crimes committed during the war left deep scars on the population.
- The heinous treatment of prisoners in that facility has been widely condemned.
- He was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous actions.
- The police are still investigating the heinous attack that took place last night.
- Her heinous betrayal of the trust placed in her by her friends was unforgivable.
- The heinous nature of the crime made it a top priority for the authorities.
- The documentary exposed the heinous conditions under which workers were forced to labor.
- The world condemned the heinous terrorist attack that targeted innocent civilians.
- They were horrified by the heinous acts of violence that were uncovered during the investigation.
Related Words:
- Atrocious
- Wicked
- Evil
- Abhorrent
- Repugnant
- Villainous
- Despicable
- Monstrous
- Foul
- Malicious
- Nefarious
- Vile
- Unforgivable
- Horrible
- Sinister
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Heinous”:
- Carry out (to execute or perform a heinous act or crime)
- Get away with (to commit a heinous act and avoid being caught or punished)
- Put an end to (to stop a heinous crime or behavior)
- Lock up (to imprison someone for committing a heinous crime)
- Break the law (to engage in illegal activities, often with heinous consequences)
- Act on (to carry out or implement a heinous plan or action)
- Turn in (to report someone who has committed a heinous crime)
- Turn away (to avoid or reject something or someone due to their heinous nature)
- Stand against (to oppose something, especially a heinous act)
- Bring to justice (to arrest and prosecute someone for a heinous crime)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Heinous”:
- Cross the line (to do something that goes beyond acceptable behavior, often involving a heinous act)
- A slap in the face (something offensive or shocking, similar to a heinous betrayal)
- A black mark on (a stain on someone’s reputation due to a heinous action)
- Throw under the bus (to betray or sacrifice someone for personal gain in a way that can be considered heinous)
- A wolf in sheep’s clothing (someone who pretends to be good but is actually capable of heinous acts)
- Burn bridges (to destroy relationships, often through heinous actions)
- A skeleton in the closet (a hidden, shameful secret, often related to a past heinous act)
- Get off scot-free (to avoid punishment after committing a heinous act)
- The end justifies the means (a justification for committing heinous actions for a perceived greater good)
- Breaking the mold (doing something completely out of character, which, in some contexts, could be a heinous act)
