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villain
/ˈvɪlən/
noun
A vile, wicked person.
In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.
Similar: bad guy
Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero.
"Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains)."
verb
To debase; to degrade.
noun
A feudal tenant.
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