Definitions

1. verb

to make someone appear to be the villain or to portray them in a villainous light, especially in a work of fiction.

“The writer outvillained the character’s backstory to make them seem more sinister.”

2. noun

a person or character made to appear as a villain, often unexpectedly or unfairly.

“The twist in the plot made the audience realize that the outvillain was actually a victim.”