noun🔗ShareA vile, wicked person."In the movie, the villains tried to steal all the toys from the children. "characterpersonstoryentertainmentliteraturemoralinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero."In many superhero movies, the villains want to take over the world. "characterliteratureentertainmentstorypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero."In chess tutorials, the villains are often represented by the black pieces, allowing instructors to easily demonstrate strategic moves from the perspective of the white pieces, the "hero". "characterliteratureentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA feudal tenant."In medieval England, the villains were tied to the land and obligated to work for the lord of the manor. "historysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
