villain

Example Sentences

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It sounds like something a James Bond — or cartoon — villain would come up with, but there it is.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

And the 5ft 9in southpaw said she is ready to draw on the experience of being the pantomime villain.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The film’s trailer promises more political upheaval, introduces a new villain and teases Paul and Chani’s future child.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

All a deft segue to WrestleMania 42, which many followers suspect is positioning Brady to be some sort of scripted villain during the WWE’s annual five-day extravaganza.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

You have the hero and the villain and the girl.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini