What is the meaning of vile?

Morally reprehensible.
- usage: "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"
- synonyms: despicable, ugly, slimy, unworthy, worthless, wretched
Causing or able to cause nausea.
- usage: "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench"
- synonyms: nauseating, nauseous, noisome, queasy, loathsome, offensive, sickening

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