Villain (Noun)
Meaning 1
The principal bad character in a film or work of fiction.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The villain in the movie was a mastermind of deceit and manipulation, using his intelligence and charm to get away with his crimes.
- In the novel, the villain's backstory revealed a troubled childhood that had shaped his cruel and heartless adult personality.
- The villain of the story was a corrupt business leader who would stop at nothing to profit from the suffering of others.
- The superhero's arch-nemesis was a villain with a personal vendetta against the city and its people.
- In the play, the villain's downfall was brought about by their own hubris and greed, a classic cautionary tale.