Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: villainy

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Both Ursula and Vanessa are melodramatic yet incredibly divine forces, and allows their villainy to sprawl and whip, much like Ursula's tentacles.

Source: https://mashable.com/article/the-little-mermaid-vanessa

DC Comics has a great lineup of supervillains, and characters like Sinestro and Ra's al Ghul use the strange and supernatural in their villainy.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-most-supernatural-villains/

During the reign of the Galactic Empire, most Outer Rim planets became hives of scum and villainy.

Source: https://gamerant.com/star-wars-outer-rim-territories/

Folly, living and believing in a lie, leads to shame, villainy, and death, as we’ve already witnessed and continue to witness among those who claim falsehoods as their guiding light.

Source: https://theava.com/archives/208633

From his iconic and sinister design to his evil machinations, Scar is peak villainy through and through – but as revealed in an issue of Disney Villains: Scar, Pride Rock’s usurper had yet another skill that nobody knew about – magic.

Source: https://screenrant.com/lion-king-scar-magic-villain-trend-rafiki-dynamite/

He eventually returned to villainy, resulting in one of the series' most iconic movies.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-mecha-anime-mcs/

Her fall to villainy was also too rushed to be compelling.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/superhero-shows-ruined-worst-scenes/

His unerring calculative villainy, combined with the powerful magic at his fingertips, makes him one antagonist that no one wants to come face-to-face with.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-terrifying-magic-users/

However, the film is best known for its iconic standoff sequence when the pillars of heroism, villainy, and moral ambiguity square off in a three-way duel.

Source: https://collider.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-standoff/

It’s one we love to see because it’s an eclectic resume of villainy and nightmare fuel.

Source: https://www.dreadcentral.com/lists/459742/5-horror-movies-to-celebrate-creepy-king-bill-skarsgards-birthday/

Jude Law makes for a decidedly mopey Captain Hook, drained of his campy villainy in favor of a tragic backstory to explain why he’s so mean.

Source: https://chicagoreader.com/film/review-peter-pan-wendy/

Lobo would be better off if he could just completely let loose, and villainy would give him the perfect chance to do it.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/dc-inconsistent-anti-heroes/

Price's performance is one of the best in any Disney film: he completely loses himself in Ratigan's villainy and rivalry with Basil, which makes it all feel more personal.

Source: https://collider.com/animated-movie-villains-ranked/

Protagonist Izuku Midoriya, for example, is determined to become the next Symbol of Peace and put an end to villainy once and for all.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/mha-deku-villain-parallels-similarities/

That said, while Billy’s tragic sacrifice came at the end of two seasons’ worth of cartoonish villainy, the moment was moving enough to redeem the character and turn him into a hero.

Source: https://screenrant.com/tv-show-villains-became-heroes-died/

The Oscar winner perfectly portrays Asha's hopeful, eager nature, and when her spirit is dimmed by the revelation of Magnifico's villainy, it's easy to empathize with her.

Source: https://screenrant.com/wish-review/

These guys have become synonymous with the Team Rocket brand, and they have fully lived up to the level of low-stakes villainy set in the original video games.

Source: https://screenrant.com/team-rocket-shameful-pokemon-legacy-explained/

This could complete Beast's slide into villainy, which has become a steadily more tragic throughline of the Krakoa Era.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-x-men-x-force-murder-krakoa-fate-mavel/

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for As far as Marvel Comics characters go, is the absolute pinnacle of villainy.

Source: https://screenrant.com/doctor-doom-respects-mcu-villain-phase-5-marvel/

When the reality of the Ancient One is revealed, Mordo's mission to hunt sorcerers is not an act of sheer villainy, but a response to what he sees as a breach of principles.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/mcu-characters-who-deserve-redemption/