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vil·lain·ous
 villainous
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- pronunciation:
- vI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a villain; wicked or malicious.
She somehow escaped from this villainous man without being harmed.The evil man's face wore a villainous grin.- antonyms:
- virtuous
- similar words:
- bad, evil, miscreant
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to that which is vile; objectionable or despicable.
He never repented for his villainous crime.- similar words:
- despicable, heinous, reprehensible
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| related words: |
abominable, black, nefarious, sinful, vicious, wrong |
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| derivations: |
villainously (adv.), villainousness (n.) |
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