villain
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"So he's gone against this supposed oath, and this is where he becomes the villain of the piece. This is a really important moment."
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
For a time, Djokovic was cast as the villain - the disruptor to the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry that so engrossed fans.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
In a 2024 exposé on Bowlero’s rise, Amos Barshad introduced a now-familiar category of villain — the private-equity vulture — as more than the average mercenary buying up distressed properties and selling off their parts.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
The performance earned her the award for best villain at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
He’s a gentleman, if you please, this villain.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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