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villain

UK
/ˈvɪl.ən/
US
/ˈvɪl.ən/

Translations

villainnoun
villains
pl
UK
/ˈvɪl.ən/
US
/ˈvɪl.ən/
The villain in the movie was very cunning.
Злодей в фильме был очень хитрым.
He was considered a villain for his deceitful actions.
Его считали негодяем за обманные действия.
The antagonist in the story was a complex character.
Антагонист в истории был сложным персонажем.
Additional translations
злодейка
преступник
злодейство
Synonyms
malefactor
fiend
antagonist
wrongdoer
criminal
rogue
scoundrel
evildoer
bad guy
miscreant
Antonyms
hero
protagonist
good person
villainadjective
UK
/ˈvɪl.ən/
US
/ˈvɪl.ən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "villain role"), functioning adjectivally.
Synonyms
reprobate
vile
malevolent
depraved
fiendish
heinous
malicious
dastardly
evil
nefarious
wicked
villainous

Definitions

villainnoun
A character in a story, movie, or play who opposes the hero and is typically characterized as evil or morally wrong.
The villain in the movie plotted to take over the world, but the hero stopped him just in time.
A person who is considered to be wicked or criminal.
The notorious villain was finally captured by the police after years of evading arrest.
A person or thing responsible for specified problems, harm, or damage.
In the environmental debate, plastic is often seen as the villain due to its impact on pollution.
(archaic) A low-born, uncouth person; a serf or peasant of feudal times.
In medieval England, a villain worked the lord's fields from dawn to dusk.
villainadjective
Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of a villain; associated with an antagonist.
He is best known for playing villain roles in blockbuster films.
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