villain

• Substantiv, das eine böse oder verbrecherische Person bezeichnet, die absichtlich Schaden zufügt, oder den Hauptgegner bzw. Bösewicht in einem Film oder literarischen Werk.

A noun referring to a wicked or evil person who deliberately does harm, or the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction.

1. Wicked personB1formal

   A person who is deliberately evil or criminal, often causing harm to others.

   Schurke

   • The villain was finally caught by the police.
   • In the story, the villain plotted to destroy the kingdom.
   • He played the role of a cunning villain in the movie.

   Synonymeblackguardcriminalknavemalefactormiscreantoffenderreprobateroguescoundrelwrongdoer

   Antonymeangelheroparagonsaint

2. Fictional antagonistA2formal

   The main evil character in a story, film, or play who opposes the hero.

   Schurke

   • The villain in the film had a menacing laugh.
   • Every good story needs a memorable villain.
   • The hero defeated the villain in the final battle.

   Synonymeantagonistbad guybaddiecriminalheavyroguescoundrel

   Antonymeheroprotagonist