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    villain
    /ˈvɪlən/

    noun

    • 1. (in a film, novel, or play) a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot: "a pantomime villain"
    • 2. variant spelling of villein archaic

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVILLAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A villain is a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law, or a cruel or evil character in a book, play, or film. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in different contexts.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › villainVillain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A villain is a character in a story or play who opposes the hero, or a deliberate scoundrel or criminal. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles of villain from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVILLAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A villain is someone who harms or breaks the law, or the main bad character in a story. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of 'villain' in British and American English.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VillainVillain - Wikipedia

    A villain is a stock character who opposes the hero and acts evilly in a narrative. Learn about the origin of the word, its usage in classical and modern literature, and its different types and functions in fairy tales.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvillain noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning of villain as a noun in English, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use villain in different contexts, such as film, literature and crime.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › villainVillain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A villain is a bad person — real or made up. In books, movies, current events, or history, the villain is the character who does mean, evil things on purpose.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › villain_nvillain, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    A villain is a person who is morally bad, dishonest, or criminal. The word comes from Old French vilain, meaning a rustic or peasant. See the origin, history, and examples of the word in different contexts.