villains

Meanings

• noun

  A person who commits villainous acts, especially a person who is involved in criminal activities or is perceived as wicked or evil.

  - "The villain in the story robbed the bank."
  - "The murderer was the villain of the crime scene."

• noun

  A character in a play, novel, movie, or other form of artistic expression who is portrayed as wicked or evil.

  - "Sherlock Holmes often unmasked the villain in his mysteries."
  - "The villain in the opera was booed by the audience."

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Synonyms

bad guy , cad , knave , rascal , scamp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with villains
village , villainage , villainous , painless , chainsaw , brainwashed

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Variants

List of all variants of villains that leads to same result
villain , villains

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Forms

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villainy, villainous, villainies

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Etymology

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The term 'villain' comes from the Old French word 'vilain', which meant 'serf' or 'peasant'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to someone who was wicked or evil.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'villain' is used more frequently in English than the word 'hero'.

2. In some cultures, the villain is considered to be the more interesting character in a story.

3. In Japan, the villain is often referred to as the 'monster' or 'demon' in a story.

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Related Concepts

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1. antagonist: An antagonist is a character who opposes or is hostile to the protagonist. While not always evil, the antagonist often acts as the villain in a story.

2. nemesis: A nemesis is an enemy or rival who causes a person repeated troubles or defeats. The term comes from Greek mythology and refers to a god or spirit who brings about the downfall of a mortal.

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Culture

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Throughout history, villains have played a significant role in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. They provide contrast to the hero, allowing for conflict and tension. In literature, some famous villains include Iago from 'Othello', Dracula, and Sauron from 'The Lord of the Rings'. In art, villains have been depicted in paintings and sculptures, such as Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ'. In music, villains have been the subject of songs and operas, such as 'The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde' and 'The Rake's Progress'.

How to Memorize "villains"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in black, with a mustache and a cape, twirling a handlebar mustache as they plot their next evil deed.
   - Visualize the word 'villain' written in bold letters, with a sinister-looking font.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'villain' with words like 'wicked', 'evil', 'sinister', and 'malicious'.
   - Think of famous villains from literature, movies, and TV shows, such as Darth Vader, Hannibal Lecter, and Joker.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Villains are Very Intentionally Laughing Insanely', to help remember the meaning of the word.
   - Use a rhyme or song to help remember the word, such as 'A villain is a guy who's always in a bind, He's got a heart of ice, and a cruel mind'.

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