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villainy

[vil-uh-nee] / ˈvɪl ə ni /


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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

Bower had essentially made a shrine to villainy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

“It’s over with,” the 61-year-old Republican said of Epstein and his villainy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

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

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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