villainy
noun/ˈvɪləni/
/ˈvɪləni/
- immoral or cruel behaviour
- At the end of the book, virtue is rewarded and villainy punished.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French vilenie, from vilein, based on Latin villa.Want to learn more?
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