villainy

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being wicked; evil behavior.

• noun

  The role of a wicked character in a play, novel, movie, etc.

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Rhymes

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valley , melly , jelly , quelly , merely , dearly

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Variants

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villainies , villainy

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Etymology

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From Middle English villainie, from Old French vilenie, from vilain 'evil, wicked, base, common, plebeian, servant, laborer, peasant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'villain' comes from the Old French word 'vilain', which means 'servant' or 'laborer'.

2. The word 'villainy' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

3. In some cultures, the term 'villain' is used to refer to the main antagonist in a story, while in others it is used to refer to a common laborer or servant.

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Related Concepts

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1. wickedness: A general term for evil or immoral behavior.

2. evil: A force or quality that is morally wrong or sinister.

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Culture

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In literature, 'villainy' often refers to the actions or behavior of a character who is considered evil or wicked. It can also refer to the role or part played by such a character in a story. In art and music, 'villainy' can be depicted as a dark or sinister force.

How to Memorize "villainy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or character engaging in evil or wicked behavior. Visualize the consequences of their actions and the suffering they cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'villainy' with images of darkness, sin, and evil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Villains Injure, Lie, Intimidate, Nab, Yield' to remember the definition of 'villainy' as 'evil behavior'.

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