Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terrible-deed
noun
/ˈtɛrɪbəl diːd/
Definition
A notably cruel or harmful action.
Examples
- Committing a terrible deed can leave lasting scars on both the victim and the perpetrator.
- She was haunted by the terrible deed she witnessed that night.
- He was confronted with the consequences of his terrible deed.
Meaning
A terrible deed refers to an act that causes great suffering or is morally wrong, often evoking strong feelings of disapproval or horror.
Synonyms
- atrocity
- crime
- wrongdoing
- evil act