villain

noun
UK: /ˈvɪlən/
US: /ˈvɪlən/

  1. A bad person in a story or movie.

    1. The villain wants to steal all the money.
    2. The villain was finally defeated by the brave hero in a climactic battle.

  2. Someone who does very bad things or commits crimes.

    1. He is seen as a villain by many people.
    2. The politician was labeled a villain for supporting controversial policies.

Synonyms

criminal evildoer scoundrel

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "villain" in English means: A bad person in a story or movie., Someone who does very bad things or commits crimes..

The phonetic transcription of "villain" is /ˈvɪlən/ in British English and /ˈvɪlən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "villain": criminal, evildoer, scoundrel.

Example usage of "villain": "The villain wants to steal all the money.". More examples on the page.