Heinous
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Moral Outrage
Use 'heinous' to express strong disgust at actions against moral or ethical principles. The heinous act shocked the entire community.
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Not Hyperbole
'Heinous' suggests extreme negativity and should not be used for mild wrongdoing or mistakes. Calling his small lie heinous was an exaggeration.
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Serious Contexts
Frequently appears in serious contexts, such as news reports about crimes or moral discussions. The documentary examined the heinous effects of war.