villain

The word “villain” has 2 syllables: vil-lain

It's pronounced as /ˈvɪlən/


What is synonym and antonym for villain?

In the thesaurus, “villain” has 79 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for villain along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for villain

Antonyms for villain

  • angel
  • hero
  • heroine
  • innocent
  • saint

Meanings of villain

  • noun
    1. A vile, wicked person.
    2. In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.
    3. Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero.
    4. A feudal tenant.
  • verb
    1. To debase; to degrade.

Example Sentences

  • The villain in the story was finally defeated by the hero.
  • He played the role of the villain in the play with such intensity.
  • The villain's plan to take over the city was foiled at the last moment.
  • In the movie, the villain was driven by a desire for revenge.
  • The villain turned out to be someone they least expected.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to villain, such as: angel, antihero, assassin, bad guy, baddie, baddy, bandit.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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saboteur

  • adversary
  • agent
  • antagonist
  • archenemy
  • asperser
  • assailant
  • assassin
  • attacker
  • backbiter
  • bad person
  • bandit
  • betrayer
  • calumniator
  • competitor
  • contender
  • criminal
  • defacer
  • defamer
  • defiler
  • demolisher
  • desecrater
  • desecrator
  • despoiler
  • destroyer
  • detractor
  • disputant
  • emulator
  • falsifier
  • fifth column
  • foe
  • graffitist
  • guerrilla
  • informer
  • inquisitor
  • invader
  • murderer
  • opponent
  • opposition
  • other side
  • prosecutor
  • ravager
  • rebel
  • revolutionary
  • rival
  • ruiner
  • seditionist
  • slanderer
  • spy
  • tagger
  • terrorist
  • traducer
  • traitor
  • vandal
  • vilifier
  • villain
  • waster
  • wrecker

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