villainous
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Though the web series centres around women, Shah says they took care to ensure men in Chiraiya are not frothing-at-the-mouth villainous caricatures.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Hegseth flippantly employed villainous colloquialism – “they are toast and they know it,” “we play for keeps,” and “President Trump got the last laugh” – delivered with a combative tone that communicated masculine self-assurance.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026
This is all to say that well before his villainous arc on “The Hills,” Pratt was willing to cross a few lines to get ahead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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
There is the villainous l-am-devastating-but-also-fond-of-my-beard-texture caress, and then there is the pondering does-this-beard-make-me-look-devastating rub.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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