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sinister an extremely evil or malicious person, especially one who causes harm through deceit or treachery  ■ "I have a feeling that my boss is sinister and has been plotting my downfall since the moment I started working here."


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cloak A garment worn to hide one's true identity, often with a sinister or malicious intention.  ■ "I donned the cloak of invisibility and snuck into the museum to steal the precious artifact."

conspirator A person who secretly works with others to do something illegal or harmful.  ■ "I'm pretty sure the conspirators are planning something sinister in that abandoned warehouse down the street."

Darkness The absence of light, often used to describe a situation that is mysterious or ominous.  ■ "I heard a strange noise coming from the darkness of the basement. I couldn't shake the feeling that something sinister was lurking there."

lurks To secretly hide and watch, often with sinister intent.  ■ The lurking shadows seemed to be watching my every move, making me feel like I was being stalked by a shadowy figure.

darken To make something appear black or dark, often as a metaphor for making someone or something seem evil or sinister.  ■ "After hearing the rumors about his past, the once-trusted employee was completely darkened in the eyes of the company."

eels A long, slithery, and sinister creature that can be found in rivers, lakes, and marshes. It has a slimy body that is covered in scales, and a forked tail used for swimming and fighting. Eels are known for their intelligence, but also for being sneaky and elusive.  ■ "I once tried to catch an eel with my bare hands, but it slipped away just as I thought I had it."

Henchman A person who is a loyal follower and assistant of an evil or malicious person, often serving as their right-hand man.  ■ "The henchman was always by his master's side, ready to carry out any task no matter how sinister."

Malignant A person or thing that is full of evil intentions and desires, often with a malicious or sinister nature.  ■ The malignant politician was always plotting to gain more power and influence, even if it meant stepping on innocent people's toes.

raven A bird with a dark, black plumage and a wicked glare in its eyes, often associated with death and darkness.  ■ "I just had a nightmare where a raven perched on my windowsill and cawed loudly. I woke up drenched in sweat and with the feeling that something sinister was lurking in my room."