noun
- a character in a story or play who opposes the hero and is usually evil or corrupt
- a person who deliberately harms others or breaks the law; a criminal or scoundrel
Examples
- The villain in the movie tried to steal the treasure.
- Batman fought against the villain who threatened Gotham City.
- She played the villain in the school play.
- The police finally caught the villain who had been robbing banks.
- Every good story needs a compelling villain.
- The villain’s evil plan was revealed in the final chapter.
- He was portrayed as the villain in the scandal.