villainy
6 antonyms for villainy — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — Wicked or evil behaviour; a wicked act.
Antonyms
How to use villainy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
acts of villainy
sheer villainy
Etymology
From Old French vilenie, related to villain.
Full origin of villainy →Frequently asked questions
What does “villainy” mean?
The word “villainy” means wicked or evil behaviour; a wicked act. In plain terms, evil or dishonest behaviour, or a wicked act itself.
How do you use “villainy” in a sentence?
Here is “villainy” used in a sentence: “The knight vowed to put an end to the baron's villainy.”
What is another word for “villainy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “villainy” include atrociousness, awfulness, badness, corruption, corruptness and criminality.
What is the opposite of “villainy”?
The opposite of “villainy” — its antonyms — are dogoodery, good, goodness, heroism and virtue.
What part of speech is “villainy”?
“Villainy” is a noun.
Where does the word “villainy” come from?
The word “villainy” comes from Old French. From Old French vilenie, related to villain.
