From a derivative of
ponos; hurtful, i.e. Evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from
kakos, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from
sapros, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. Diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. Derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners -- bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also
poneroteros.
see GREEK ponos
see GREEK kakos
see GREEK sapros
see GREEK poneroteros