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Villainous

Verb / ˈvɪlʌnʌs / Another word for villainous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Villainous means extremely wicked or evil.

Synonyms & similar words

nefarious wicked evil malevolent sinister diabolical nefarious vicious corrupt depraved maleficent sinful base dastardly immoral iniquitous perfidious reprobate rogueish scoundrelly unscrupulous

Example sentences

  1. The villainous man stole the diamond from the museum.
  2. The villainous queen ordered her guards to capture the prince.
  3. The villainous monster terrorized the village.
  4. The villainous plot was foiled by the heroic detective.
  5. The villainous gang was responsible for the bank robbery.

Quotes

  • 'Iago is the villainous mastermind who deceives Othello.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'The Joker is one of the most iconic villainous characters in comic book history.' - Heath Ledger
  • 'Voldemort is the ultimate villainous character in the Harry Potter series.' - J.K. Rowling

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