villain
Word Type: Noun
Definition
A character in a story or situation who opposes the hero, typically being evil or immoral, or a person who engages in wicked or criminal behavior.
Example
- “The villain in the movie plotted to steal the treasure from the innocent villagers.”
- “In many classic fairy tales, the villain is defeated by the hero in the end.”
- “He was portrayed as the villain of the story, using deceit to get what he wanted.”
- “The villain in the novel was a cunning mastermind who created chaos for everyone.”
- “Despite his evil actions, the villain in the story had a tragic backstory.”