villain
noun
a cruelly malicious person who is involved in or devoted to wickedness or crime; scoundrel.
villains
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pluralof villain.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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All around them, the zing is missing, the villains are lackluster, the energy is low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
There are no villains here, just a group of super-fit college grads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Whether he was playing steely but likeable heroes or a chillingly menacing villains, Neill was one of the most versatile stars in the film industry and always commanded attention on screen.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
But his soap opera-esque formula of hateable villains and underdog heroes inspires the kind of binge viewing and TikTok clipping now driving the entertainment business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
“What villains are these, that trespass upon my private lands! Come to scorn at my fall, perchance? Draw, you knaves, you dogs!”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
