villainy

noun
UK: /ˈvɪləni/
US: /ˈvɪləni/

  1. Evil or very bad behaviour.

    1. The villainy of his actions shocked everyone in town because of the theft.
    2. The politician's villainy was exposed when the public learned about his corrupt deals.

  2. A wicked or immoral act.

    1. The villainy was so obvious it caused a great deal of outrage.
    2. She accused him of villainy because he lied about his past and betrayed their trust.

Synonyms

wickedness evil immorality depravity atrocity malice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "villainy" in English means: Evil or very bad behaviour., A wicked or immoral act..

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

Synonyms for "villainy": wickedness, evil, immorality, depravity, atrocity, malice.

Example usage of "villainy": "The villainy of his actions shocked everyone in town because of the theft.". More examples on the page.