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villainy

[vil-uh-nee] / ˈvɪl ə ni /


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The villainy isn’t coordinated, but more like a feedback loop of evil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Red herrings pop up and disappear, a climactic series of revelations indicates hidden villainy, and every detail feels ho-hum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Tanja Ariane Baumgartner was a fascinating Kundry, her superficial villainy barely concealing her longing for redemption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

That theme eventually smooths the unjust twists in a case propelled by preconceived notions and a hunger for villainy that boosts ratings and magazine circulations.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

This looked like some new scheme of villainy....

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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