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
That chaos intensified after Musk made a gesture with his right arm on stage during a post-inauguration rally, which to some in Europe bore uncomfortable similarities to the Nazi or Roman salute used by fascist leaders in Germany and Italy.
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Rob Picheta, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Party members have reveled in slogans with Nazi echoes, including Mr. Kickl.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Elon Musk after media outlets described a gesture that the Tesla CEO made at President Donald Trump’s inauguration rally on Monday as a Nazi salute.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
At home the story of Norway’s infamous Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling, whose name has become a byword for traitor, stirred intense public debate and ended up as the third biggest Norwegian film of 2024.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Some have likened the gesture to a Nazi salute while others have dismissed the criticism.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Hours after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, many Jewish groups sounded the alarm when Elon Musk appeared to twice deliver a Nazi salute at the Presidential Parade.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
It was enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, in 1949, and was central to Israel’s prosecution, in 1961, of Adolf Eichmann, a senior Nazi official, for his role in the Holocaust.
—Annie Hylton, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
He was sworn into office having just compared U.S. intelligence agencies to Nazis.
—Ashley Brown, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Rob Picheta, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Party members have reveled in slogans with Nazi echoes, including Mr. Kickl.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Elon Musk after media outlets described a gesture that the Tesla CEO made at President Donald Trump’s inauguration rally on Monday as a Nazi salute.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
At home the story of Norway’s infamous Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling, whose name has become a byword for traitor, stirred intense public debate and ended up as the third biggest Norwegian film of 2024.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Some have likened the gesture to a Nazi salute while others have dismissed the criticism.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Hours after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, many Jewish groups sounded the alarm when Elon Musk appeared to twice deliver a Nazi salute at the Presidential Parade.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
It was enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, in 1949, and was central to Israel’s prosecution, in 1961, of Adolf Eichmann, a senior Nazi official, for his role in the Holocaust.
—Annie Hylton, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
He was sworn into office having just compared U.S. intelligence agencies to Nazis.
—Ashley Brown, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nazi
Noun
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His affinity for wrestling villains, or heels, adds another layer to his potential return.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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His villains include both Presidents Bush; his heroes stretch back to William McKinley but include Richard Nixon, who raised tariffs in response to low-cost manufacturing from Asia, and, Lighthizer insists, Ronald Reagan.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Smith has been on the outer of the Australian team in the T20 format, his weakest format where his lack of power can get exposed in a game dotted by muscular brutes.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Maliki is a divisive brute whom Iran supports to the hilt.—
Dov Friedman,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2014
Noun
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The creature towers over one of Peter's fellow students which spurs him into action, distracting the monster long enough for Dr. Strange to wrangle it and haul it back through one of his signature portals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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In hindsight, the monster struck Persin as almost a little Picasso.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The only difference is that instead of Cuban casinos, today's criminals use mixing services and cross-chain bridges.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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It’s widely expected that the administration will first seek to deport criminals who are in this country illegally.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Play devil’s advocate, explore worst-case scenarios and invite constructive criticism.—
Mark Kane,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Against Djokovic, that battle can become a devil’s choice.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Routed through a six-speed manual gearbox, the power was enough to launch this beast of a car from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds along the way to a top speed of 186 mph.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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According to the folklore, a mythical beast would come and devour villagers and livestock each Chinese New Year, but the beast was afraid of loud noises and the color red.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nazi. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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