villain
Example Sentences
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Once poised to be the next central villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was also dropped by Marvel Studios following his conviction.
From Los Angeles Times
“Do not test my mettle, dastardly villain!” warned Major Puff.
From Literature
I wanted to say he was a lying, cheating, despicable, heartless villain.
From Literature
Not that there aren’t villains; indeed, as much as there is accord within the household, there is discord without.
From Los Angeles Times
History is a useful reminder that a royal scandal is a convenient tool for an unpopular and beleaguered political class, a mistrusted army of newspaper hacks, and a disgruntled public, desperate for a plausible villain.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
