Basic Details
Word: Villain
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A character in a story or movie who does bad things and causes trouble.
Synonyms: Evildoer, scoundrel, miscreant
Antonyms: Hero, protagonist
Idioms and Phrases
- Every hero needs a villain: This means that for every good person, there must be someone opposite them to create conflict. Example: "In the tale, every hero needs a villain to make the adventure exciting."
- The villain of the piece: Refers to the person or thing causing trouble in a situation. Example: "Him not helping with the project became the villain of the piece, upsetting everyone involved."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In many fairy tales, the villain tries to thwart the hero's plans, but ultimately good triumphs over evil.
Example 2: The movie was thrilling because the villain had a clever plan to escape every time.
Example 3: As the story unfolded, we learned that the villain was actually driven by a tragic backstory.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "villain" comes from the Old French word "vilain," which originally meant a peasant or farm worker? Over time, it evolved to refer to a person regarded as wicked or bad in stories.
Famous Quote
"Every villain is a hero in his own mind." - Tom Hiddleston
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "villain" mean?
a) A character who helps others
b) A character who does bad things
c) A character who tells stories
d) A character who is always happy
Answer: b) A character who does bad things
2. Which of these is a synonym of "villain"?
a) Hero
b) Scoundrel
c) Friend
d) Leader
Answer: b) Scoundrel
3. Which of the following is an antonym for "villain"?
a) Protagonist
b) Antagonist
c) Evildoer
d) Scoundrel
Answer: a) Protagonist
4. Which sentence uses "villain" correctly?
a) The villain helped everyone in the village.
b) The villain tried to steal the treasure.
c) The villain was a kind-hearted person.
d) The villain decided to share his food.
Answer: b) The villain tried to steal the treasure.
5. What does the phrase "the villain of the piece" refer to?
a) The person who does nothing
b) The person causing trouble in a situation
c) The main character who wins
d) The friend who helps everyone
Answer: b) The person causing trouble in a situation
