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Synonyms & Antonyms of villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
- only a heartless villain would kidnap a baby for ransom
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The History of the Word 'Villain'
The History of the Word 'Villain'
Villains are scarier than they used to be
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“Villain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villain. Accessed 28 Jul. 2021.
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