Villainous Characters

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective showing a lack of fairness; wicked; sinful

  • The judge declared the defendant's actions to be iniquitous and handed down a severe sentence.
  • It's not fair how some people get away with such iniquitous behavior.
  • That guy is always up to some iniquitous schemes.
  • The iniquitous roots of corruption run deep in society.

noun a person who is excessively interested in sex, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive

  • The court found the lecher guilty of sexual harassment.
  • That lecher at the bar was hitting on everyone.
  • Don't trust that lecher, he's only after one thing.
  • His eyes had a lecherous gleam, like a predator stalking its prey.

noun a fictional character who is typically an antagonist in a story, possessing evil or superhuman abilities

  • The supervillain's elaborate plan to take over the city was foiled by the heroic team of superheroes.
  • That supervillain is always causing trouble for the good guys.
  • Watch out for that supervillain, he's bad news.
  • In the corporate world, some see the ruthless CEO as a supervillain.