Synonyms of villain

villain

noun

ˈvi-lən 

as in brute

a mean, evil, or unprincipled person

only a heartless villain would kidnap a baby for ransom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brute
• monster
• devil
• criminal
• savage
• offender
• beast
• scoundrel
• bandit
• assassin
• wretch
• gangster
• rogue
• thug
• baddie
• reprobate
• knave
• baddy
• rascal
• evildoer
• scalawag
• crook
• scapegrace
• fiend
• perpetrator
• nazi
• scamp
• caitiff
• miscreant
• varlet
• heavy
• no-good
• hound
• villainess
• scallywag
• meanie
• loser
• meany
• snake
• rapscallion
• culprit
• blackguard
• trespasser
• felon
• sinner
• heel
• wrongdoer
• perp
• outlaw
• con
• lawbreaker
• transgressor
• malefactor
• viper
• serpent
• cad
• racketeer
• ruffian
• convict
• desperado
• hoodlum
• jailbird
• rough
• tough
• cutthroat
• goon
• hooligan
• gunman
• lowlife
• stinker
• bravo
• rowdy
• trash
• ne'er-do-well

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocent
• hero
• angel
• saint

Examples of villain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Thomas Harris’ iconic Hannibal Lecter paved the way for cannibal protagonists, the good doctor has since found excellent company among more recent epicurean villains. —Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 24 Oct. 2024

Since his role as a Disney Channel villain, Horrigan has made small screen appearances in shows such as One Tree Hill, Desperate Housewives, Veronica Mars, Reba, CSI and Modern Family. —Kate Hogan, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024

Judith or Susanna: Consider naming your little one after Shakespeare’s daughters, Judith and Susanna! Regan: Regan is a villain in King Lear and the daughter of the king himself. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024

In that story, Doom Stark transforms Latveria into a beacon of progress while Stark Doom is an evil corporate villain. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024