villain

/ˈvɪlən/
noun
  1. A person who is evil or who does bad things, especially in a story, movie, or play.
    • She played the villain so well that the audience booed her.
    • The villain in the movie wanted to destroy the city.
    • Every good story needs a hero and a villain.
  2. A person who is responsible for a crime or harmful act in real life.
    • In the news report, the villain was described as a dangerous thief.
    • The police caught the villain who stole the jewelry.
    • Some people see the company as the villain in the pollution scandal.
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