Villain

noun

/ˈvɪlən/

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.nounA vile, wicked person.

2.nounIn fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.

3.nounAny opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero.

"Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains)."

4.verbTo debase; to degrade.

5.nounA feudal tenant.

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