villainy

[vil-uh-nee]

noun

plural

villainies 

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

2. a villainous act or deed.

3. Obsolete.,  villeinage.

villainy

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of villainy¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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

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Some see the titular head of the villainy as their personal savior.

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The person setting all this in motion is a Harkonnen, a name associated in the movie “Dune”-iverse with violent strongman rulership and all-purpose villainy.

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