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villain

[/ˈvɪlən/]
nounmasculinepl: villains
vilão
1. A character in a story or play who opposes the hero; an evil or wicked person
The villain in the movie was defeated by the hero.
O vilão do filme foi derrotado pelo herói.
2. A person guilty or convicted of a crime; a criminal or scoundrel
The villain was arrested for his crimes.
O vilão foi preso por seus crimes.
3. A person of evil character; someone morally corrupt or wicked
He was portrayed as a villain in the scandal.
Ele foi retratado como um vilão no escândalo.
NYC Slang
bad guy
Synonyms
scoundrelmiscreantknaverogueevildoerantagonistbaddie
Antonyms
heroprotagonistgood personsaint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vilão
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in literature and films
Rio de Janeiro
vilão
Standard usage; colloquially may use 'canalha' or 'miserável'
São Paulo
vilão
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
vilão
Standard usage; also used as archaic term for peasant or serf

Related Idioms & Phrases

the villain of the piece
play the villain
cast someone as the villain
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