Is it spelled villian or villain?

Senior Member. The English word is ‘villain‘ and while that is more or less its etymology it has never (that I know of) been used in English in that sense. Originally to call someone a villain was to call them ‘low-born,’ later it came to mean a criminal or an antagonist.

What is the correct way to spell villain?

Correct spelling for the English word “villain” is [vˈɪlən], [vˈɪlən], [v_ˈɪ_l_ə_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

What does villian mean?

1 : a character in a story or play who opposes the hero. 2 : a deliberate scoundrel or criminal.

What’s another word for bad guy?

What is another word for bad guy?
nogoodnik loser
scoundrel evildoer
rascal rogue
reprobate evil-doer
baddy villain

What is the most evil word?

most evil
  • destructive.
  • hateful.
  • heinous.
  • malicious.
  • ugly.
  • unpleasant.
  • vicious.
  • vile.

What do you call an evil person?

other words for evil person

devil. felon. gangster. murderer. psychopath.

What are some evil words?

evil
  • destructive.
  • hateful.
  • heinous.
  • malicious.
  • ugly.
  • unpleasant.
  • vicious.
  • vile.

What do you call an evil woman?

Noun. An evil, scheming or shameless woman. Jezebel. hussy. harlot.

What word can I use instead of evil?

SYNONYMS FOR evil

1 sinful, iniquitous, depraved, vicious, corrupt, base, vile, nefarious. 2 pernicious, destructive. 6 wickedness, depravity, iniquity, unrighteousness, corruption, baseness. 9 disaster, calamity, woe, misery, suffering, sorrow.

What is a better word for has?

What is another word for has?
owns possesses
boasts has in keeping
holds maintains
carries controls
enjoys has possession of

What is worse than being evil?

“What is worse than doing evil, is being evil” (Ethics, p. 67). To lie is wrong, but what is worse than the lie is the liar, for the liar contaminates everything he says, because everything he says is meant to further a cause that is false.

What is the opposite of devil?

What is the opposite of devil?
Archfiend Christ
demon lucifer
Prince of Darkness the Evil Spirit

Who is the king of all demons?

Asmodeus, Hebrew Ashmedai, in Jewish legend, the king of demons. According to the apocryphal book of Tobit, Asmodeus, smitten with love for Sarah, the daughter of Raguel, killed her seven successive husbands on their wedding nights.

Who is God’s opposite?

When asked the question, “What is the opposite of God?” most would answer the devil. Although these are two opposing forces and scripture always mentions a righteous one referring to God, while the other one is evil referring to the Devil, this view would be controversial to orthodox thinkers.

What is devil called in English?

The word “devil” comes from the Greek word “diabolos” which means “someone who tells lies to hurt you”. (“Diabolos” is translated to the English word “slanderer.”) The New Testament uses “diabolos” as a title for Satan, and so “The Devil” became another name for Satan in English.

Who is Lucifer’s father?

Lucifer was said to be “the fabled son of Aurora and Cephalus, and father of Ceyx”. He was often presented in poetry as heralding the dawn.

What are the names of the 7 Devils?

Like the Lanterne of Light, Binsfeld used the seven deadly sins as a basis, though the two schemes differ in various ways.
  • Lucifer: pride.
  • Mammon: greed.
  • Asmodeus: lust.
  • Leviathan: envy.
  • Beelzebub: gluttony.
  • Satan: wrath.
  • Belphegor: sloth.

How do you spell satin like devil?

Satan, also known as the Devil, and sometimes also called Lucifer in Christianity, is a non-physical entity in the Abrahamic religions that seduces humans into sin or falsehood.

Who is Satan’s daughter?

From Old Plymouth to New Plymouth in search of a new life, came Tamar, the passionate pilgrim, the woman whom many believed to be the daughter of Satan.

What is satin made of?

Originally, satin was made using silk, which is a long, continuous thread pulled from a silkworms cocoon. Modern satin can also be made from polyester and rayon, both of which can be manufactured to form long filaments.