Malevolent villain Synonyms

Definitions for Malevolent


  • (adjective) having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it
  • (adjective) wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
  • (adjective) having or exerting a malignant influence

Definitions for Villain


  • (noun) a mean , evil , or unprincipled person
  • (noun) a wicked or evil person ; someone who does evil deliberately
  • (noun) the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction