plural villainies
1
: villainous conduct
also
: a villainous act
2
: the quality or state of being villainous : depravity
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a story of villainy and betrayal
the gruesome villainies of war
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Star Wars Outlaws Welcome to a wretched hive of scum and villainy.
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Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
In the first installment of the two-film Wicked story, which has broken box office records and taken over the internet since its release November 22, Bode’s portrayal of Nessa arguably tees up the character's complex villainy for the second installment.
—James Factora, Them, 2 Dec. 2024
Throughout the series, viewers see Taylor's Penguin develop an unhealthy relationship to food and his descent into villainy.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Next, Gulman assures the audience of the villainy of his antagonist.
—John Roy, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
In the first installment of the two-film Wicked story, which has broken box office records and taken over the internet since its release November 22, Bode’s portrayal of Nessa arguably tees up the character's complex villainy for the second installment.
—James Factora, Them, 2 Dec. 2024
Throughout the series, viewers see Taylor's Penguin develop an unhealthy relationship to food and his descent into villainy.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Next, Gulman assures the audience of the villainy of his antagonist.
—John Roy, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Villainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/villainy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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villainy
noun
vil·lainy
ˈvil-ə-nē 
plural villainies
: conduct or actions of or typical of a villain
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