In-īq'ui-toūs, a.

(in-ik′wĭ-tus), a. Characterized by iniquity; unjust; wicked; as, an iniquitous bargain; an iniquitous proceeding.

Synonyms—Wicked; unjust; unrighteous; nefarious; criminal.—INIQUITOUS, WICKED, NEFARIOUS. Wicked is the generic term. Iniquitous is stronger, denoting a violation of the rights of others, usually by fraud or circumvention. Nefarious is still stronger, implying a breach of the most sacred obligations.

Go, and succeed; the rivals’ aims despise; For never, never, wicked man was wise. Pope.

Till God, at last, Wearied with their iniquities, withdraw His presence from among them. Milton.

But to worse purpose, many times, To flourish o’er nefarious crimes, And cheat the world. Butler.