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villainous

[vil-uh-nuhs] / ˈvɪl ə nəs /


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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 trailer goes on to tease snippets of a toy uprising, meant to take down the increasingly villainous screens.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

This is all to say that well before his villainous arc on “The Hills,” Pratt was willing to cross a few lines to get ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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

Perhaps the best way to create an accurate picture of Artemis is to tell the by now famous account of his first villainous venture.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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