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The villain tried to trick the hero.
What does Villain mean?
A villain is a bad character in a story.
Dictionary definition
A villain is a character in a story who causes trouble or works against the hero.
Example sentences
Villain in a sentence
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The story's villain wanted to stop the village celebration.
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A strong villain often creates conflict that helps reveal the hero's choices and values.
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What does villain mean?
Villain means a villain is a bad character in a story.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to villain?
Bad character is close in meaning to villain in this entry.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for villain?
Hero is a useful contrast for villain.
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Villain
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vil · un · strongest beat: vil
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WordVillain.
Partnoun.
MeaningVillain means A villain is a bad character in a story.
ExampleExample: The villain tried to trick the hero.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- vil · un
- Strongest beat
- vil
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vil.
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Synonyms
Words like Villain
bad characterA simple phrase for a villain in a story.
antagonistA story character or force that works against the main character.
Antonyms
Opposite words
heroUse for a character who helps or does brave things.
helperUse for someone who supports the main character.
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Word family
Villain word family
Base word
villain
noun
villains
Plural form of villain.
adjective
villainous
Like a villain; wicked or harmful in a story context.
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Understand Villain
Hint for students
A villain is a story character who causes trouble or works against the hero or main character.
Common mix-up
Do not call every unlikeable character a villain. A true villain usually creates major conflict or harm in the story.
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Write one sentence that shows villain without using the word villain. Then underline the clue words that show a character causing trouble or opposing the hero. Example: The masked character stole the map so the travelers could not find the bridge. Clue words: masked character, stole the map, travelers could not find Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a story character causing conflict?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The story's villain wanted to stop the village celebration." Why does villain fit better than hero?
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