Cainish

/ˈkeɪnɪʃ/ adjective

Having the character or nature of Cain; marked by violence, betrayal, or wickedness, especially against one's own family.

From Cain plus the suffix '-ish' meaning 'somewhat like' or 'characteristic of'. This informal adjective construction became common in English to describe behavior reminiscent of biblical villainy, particularly fratricide.

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