villainy

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand des Bösewichtsseins bezeichnet oder eine konkrete verbrecherische oder lasterhafte Handlung.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being villainous, or to a specific criminal or vicious act.

1. Evil or wicked behaviorC1formal

   The quality or state of being evil, cruel, or morally wrong in actions or character.

   Schurkerei

   • The story is a classic tale of heroism versus villainy.
   • His villainy was exposed when the evidence came to light.
   • The novel explores the depths of human villainy.

   Synonymebasenesscorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitynefariousnesssinfulnessturpitudevicevilenesswickednesswrongdoing

   Antonymegoodnesshonormoralityrighteousnessvirtue

2. Criminal or vicious actC1formal

   A specific act that is criminal, wicked, or morally reprehensible.

   Schandtat

   • The court heard about the villainies committed by the gang.
   • History records many villainies perpetrated in the name of power.
   • He was punished for his villainies against the innocent.

   Synonymeatrocitycrimefelonyiniquitymisdeedoffenseoutragesintransgressionwrongdoing

   Antonymevirtue