villainous
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Though the web series centres around women, Shah says they took care to ensure men in Chiraiya are not frothing-at-the-mouth villainous caricatures.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The job title and description already sound like the basis for a villainous political satire, without even trying.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Jacob Elordi won best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Monster in "Frankenstein," which also won three technical awards, while Amy Madigan won supporting actress for a villainous turn in horror flick "Weapons."
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
Once again, a boy from here teams up with a girl from there to defeat a villainous schemer bent on cruel domination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Wondering if he were sick I went over to find out--an unfamiliar butler with a villainous face squinted at me suspiciously from the door.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Vocabulary lists containing villainous
Oh, No! Synonyms for "Bad"
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The Phantom Tollbooth
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One for the Murphys
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