villain
Example Sentences
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“Paul McCartney: Man on the Run” revisits this period when the former Beatle’s music was often dismissed and he was cast as a villain who drove the final nail into his old group’s coffin.
Once poised to be the next central villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was also dropped by Marvel Studios following his conviction.
From Los Angeles Times
“Do not test my mettle, dastardly villain!” warned Major Puff.
From Literature
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I wanted to say he was a lying, cheating, despicable, heartless villain.
From Literature
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Not that there aren’t villains; indeed, as much as there is accord within the household, there is discord without.
From Los Angeles Times
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