villain
Example Sentences
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Why would anyone see a maker of good chicken—or the man who brought the whole world of consumer options to your doorstep—as a villain?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Kai Havertz took Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly went from hero to villain as he was fortunate to not be sent off.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Bass, they note, is a more cautious political figure than Pratt, a brash online influencer who relished playing the role of villain on MTV’s “The Hills.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The only villain here is Bear, or perhaps it’s the idea that young men believe they should simply be able to have whomever they want.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
He put his hands together like an evil villain.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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