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villainous

[vil-uh-nuhs] / ˈvɪl ə nəs /


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The British actor played the villainous role in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The job title and description already sound like the basis for a villainous political satire, without even trying.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The trailer goes on to tease snippets of a toy uprising, meant to take down the increasingly villainous screens.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Jacob Elordi won best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Monster in "Frankenstein," which also won three technical awards, while Amy Madigan won supporting actress for a villainous turn in horror flick "Weapons."

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

They retrieved the bike and slinked away from O’Doyle and his ghastly, villainous look-alike.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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