villan

/ˈvɪlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who does something bad or wrong, especially in a way that is considered evil or cruel.

“The villain in the movie was a mastermind behind the evil plot.”

2. noun

a person who is considered to be the most unpleasant or unkind person in a particular situation.

“The villain of the party was the one who spilled the punch on the host.”

3. verb

to behave in a way that is cruel or unkind, especially in a way that is considered evil or villainous.

“He villained his sister by telling lies about her.”

Synonyms

  • blackguard
  • rascal
  • scoundrel

Antonyms

  • hero
  • martyr