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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 job title and description already sound like the basis for a villainous political satire, without even trying.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

But in her way are Amy Madigan for her wacky villainous turn in "Weapons" and Ariana Grande for her portrayal of Glinda in the blockbuster "Wicked: For Good."

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 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

Sheed continued, “Sorry. I’m just thinking if people miss opportunities all the time, why is yours so special that you gotta turn all bitter and villainous instead of just moving on like everyone else?”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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