noun
villainy
noun
1
Wicked or evil behaviour; a wicked act.
"The knight vowed to put an end to the baron's villainy."
"Blackmail, theft, and worse — the gang's villainy knew no limits."
How to Use Villainy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEvil or dishonest behaviour, or a wicked act itself.
Common pairings
acts of villainy
sheer villainy
Word Forms
more villainy comparative, villainies plural, most villainy superlative
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Etymology
From Old French vilenie, related to villain.