26984 words

villain

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law:

Examples:

Some people believe that Richard III was not the villain he is generally thought to have been.
He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view.
2

Examples:

Bert's just a small-time villain.
3
a character in a book, play, film, etc. who harms other people:

Examples:

He made his reputation as an actor playing villains.
4
something or someone considered harmful or dangerous:

Examples:

We've always been told that cholesterol was a major cause of heart disease but, actually, saturated fat is the worst villain.
5
a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law, or a cruel or evil character in a book, play, or film:

Examples:

In her version of the story, Hoover emerges as the villain.

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