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Uncommonvillain
The correct spelling is villain.
How to pronounce villain
/ˈvɪlən/
nounIPA: /ˈvɪlən/
Say it like: Vil-lay-n
The correct spelling is villain. A vile, wicked person. For example: "Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains)."
Usage Examples
“Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains).”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A vile, wicked person.
- 2.In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.
- 3.Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero.
- 4.A feudal tenant.
verb
- 1.To debase; to degrade.
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