villain
US /ˈvɪl.ən/
UK /ˈvɪl.ən/
1.
vilão, malvado
a character in a play, film, or story who is evil and causes problems for the main character
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The superhero finally defeated the villain.
O super-herói finalmente derrotou o vilão.
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Every good story needs a compelling villain.
Toda boa história precisa de um vilão convincente.
2.
criminoso, culpado
a person who is guilty or responsible for a crime or misdeed
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The police are still searching for the villain who committed the robbery.
A polícia ainda está procurando o criminoso que cometeu o roubo.
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He was portrayed as the villain in the whole scandal.
Ele foi retratado como o vilão em todo o escândalo.