Associations to the word «Unholy»

Wiktionary

UNHOLY, adjective. Something that is evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
UNHOLY ALLIANCE, noun. A coalition among seemingly antagonistic groups, especially if one is religious, for ad hoc or hidden gain. (See examples.)
UNHOLY TRINITY, noun. A set of three antagonistic and closely associated people or things.
UNHOLY WATER, noun. (fantasy) magical water with the property of harming or cursing that which is good

Dictionary definition

UNHOLY, adjective. Not hallowed or consecrated.
UNHOLY, adjective. Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces".
UNHOLY, adjective. Having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person".

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