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villain

/ˈvɪlən/

noun

Meaning

  • A vile, wicked person.

  • In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.

  • Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero.

    "Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains)."

Synonyms

bad guy,
cad,
knave,
rascal,
scamp

verb

Meaning

  • To debase; to degrade.

noun

Meaning

  • A feudal tenant.