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Which fantasy character is often portrayed as odious?

odious

[oh-dee-uhs] / ˈoʊ di əs /


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"Nicaragua invokes Germany's responsibility in connection to multiple violations of international law, particularly in respect of the odious scourge of genocide and international humanitarian law," ambassador Carlos Jose Arguello Gomez told the court.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

Sandford is a particularly odious source of constitutional wisdom, his argument echoed a broader antebellum consensus.

From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2026

It’ll be easier to go to your parents’ bank in person, however odious human interaction may be in the midst of your grief.

From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026

The U.S. wants him to sign a peace deal with provisions that most Ukrainians find odious.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025

“It’s a lousy deal, Danby. It’s an odious deal.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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