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Villain
01
the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.
Who is a "villain"?
A villain is a character in a story, film, television show, or play who opposes the hero or protagonist and creates conflict. This character is typically portrayed as malevolent or antagonistic, with intentions and actions that hinder or challenge the main character. The villain often embodies negative traits and serves as a major source of obstacles or danger in the narrative.
Examples
The villain plotted to take over the kingdom.
He played the villain in the new action film.
02
a person who deliberately causes harm, commits crimes, or behaves immorally
Examples
The police arrested the villain behind the robbery.
History remembers him as a ruthless villain.
Lexical Tree
villainage
villainess
villainous
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