villain

Refers to a memorable, iconic, or very effective villain.

Refers to a villain in a film.

The person or thing that is the true cause of a problem.

Emphasizes the malicious and wicked nature of the villain.

The person or thing that is the genuine cause of a problem.

A villain portrayed in movies or television.

A comically evil character in a British pantomime play.

An idiom meaning the person or thing responsible for a problem or wrongdoing.

To act the role of a villain, especially in a movie or play.

To capture the criminal or wrongdoer.

To portray or present someone as the villain in a situation.