Simple meaning
What does Villain mean?
A villain is the bad character in a story.
Dictionary definition
A character in a story who causes trouble or harm.
Example sentences
Villain in a sentence
easy
We learned the meaning of villain during reading class.
medium
The story passage used villain to describe the world and characters.
hard
Understanding villain helped us explain the theme of the legend.
Synonyms
Words like Villain
storyRelated story term.
mythNearby meaning in myth and legend contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ordinaryUseful contrast in story contexts.
realisticContrast with fantasy or myth meaning.
Word family
Villain word family
Base word
villain
noun
villain
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does villain mean?
Villain means a villain is the bad character in a story.
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