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Villainy Definition & Meaning

villainy
noun
  1. the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
  2. a criminal or vicious act

"Villainy" in song lyrics

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  • "Pursuing with a ritualistic, feverous villainy"
    Warcloud f/ Juleunique — Battleship Starship Warcloud Shakespear Cliff

Usage tips for "villainy"

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Frequently asked questions

What does villainy mean?
the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior a criminal or vicious act
What part of speech is villainy?
Villainy is a noun.
How many definitions does villainy have?
Villainy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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