as in evil
that which is morally unacceptable
psychologists and sociologists have tried to discover the roots of such unspeakable villainy
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Of course, following a villainous protagonist is not an endorsement for audiences to frame their values around said villainy.
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2024
From the ruthless Moff Gideon in Disney+ streaming series The Mandalorian to the unrepentantly ambitious Stan Edgar in Prime Video superhero show The Boys, to his upcoming corrupt mayor in Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, Esposito has mastered the art of villainy.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
This charisma makes their acts of villainy even more chilling, creating a lasting impression through the contrast between their charming facade and capacity for cruelty.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
As a scoundrel, players decide on their own code among a wretched hive of scum and villainy.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2024
From the ruthless Moff Gideon in Disney+ streaming series The Mandalorian to the unrepentantly ambitious Stan Edgar in Prime Video superhero show The Boys, to his upcoming corrupt mayor in Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, Esposito has mastered the art of villainy.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
This charisma makes their acts of villainy even more chilling, creating a lasting impression through the contrast between their charming facade and capacity for cruelty.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
As a scoundrel, players decide on their own code among a wretched hive of scum and villainy.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Villainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villainy. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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