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villain

noun verb

A vile, wicked person.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
V
Ends with
N
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈvɪlən/ /ˈvɪlən/

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Meaning

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noun

  1. A vile, wicked person.

  2. In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.

  3. Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero.

    “Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains).”

verb

  1. To debase; to degrade.

noun

  1. A feudal tenant.

In context

Example Sentences

Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains).

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