villainy

American  

[vil-uh-nee] / ˈvɪl ə ni /

noun

PLURAL

villainies

1. the actions or conduct of a villain; outrageous wickedness.

2. a villainous act or deed.

3. Obsolete.  villeinage.

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villainy British  

/ ˈvɪlənɪ /

noun

1. conduct befitting a villain; vicious behaviour or action

2. an evil, abhorrent, or criminal act or deed

3. the fact or condition of being villainous

4. English history a rare word for villeinage

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Etymology

Origin of villainy

1175–1225; Middle English vile ( i ) nie, vilainie < Old French. See villain, -y ³

Example Sentences

Bower had essentially made a shrine to villainy.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s unusual to consider an awkward, suburban dad and company stalwart being an acting stretch, but Lee is known for his dramatic intensity, action-movie heroism, even villainy.

From Los Angeles Times

That theme eventually smooths the unjust twists in a case propelled by preconceived notions and a hunger for villainy that boosts ratings and magazine circulations.

From Salon

“It’s over with,” the 61-year-old Republican said of Epstein and his villainy.

From Los Angeles Times

It only makes sense that the two libertarians would collide at the hive of scum and villainy that is CPAC.

From Salon