Antagonists In Literature

noun a person or thing that one particularly dislikes or dreads

• The increased competition in the market became their bete noire as they struggled to maintain their market share.
• Her bete noire at work is the new manager who always criticizes her work.
• That math test is my bete noire, I always struggle with it.
• His bete noire is his fear of failure, which holds him back from taking risks.

noun a demon or evil spirit

• The suspect was described as a fiend by the witnesses.
• I can't believe that fiend stole my lunch from the break room!
• That fiend is always up to no good.
• Her obsession with perfection turned her into a cleaning fiend.

adjective having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• The malevolent intentions of the dictator were evident in his oppressive policies.
• I don't trust that guy, he gives off a malevolent vibe.
• Watch out for that dude, he's straight up malevolent.
• The storm clouds gathered in a malevolent manner, as if nature itself was angry.

noun In Greek mythology, Aegisthus is a character known for his role in the story of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra.

• Aegisthus was a character in Greek mythology who played a role in the tragic story of Agamemnon.
• Have you heard about Aegisthus from Greek mythology? He caused quite a bit of trouble.
• Aegisthus was like the ultimate drama queen in that Greek myth, causing all sorts of chaos.
• In the modern world, Aegisthus could be seen as a symbol of betrayal and vengeance.