Villains And Antagonists

noun a muscle that acts in opposition to another

• The antagonist in the novel was a complex character with a compelling backstory.
• The bad guy in the movie turned out to be a surprising antagonist.
• I can't stand that antagonist character, they're so annoying!
• Fear can be seen as the antagonist of progress, holding us back from achieving our goals.

noun a character in a story or movie who is portrayed as the antagonist

• The police were able to apprehend the bad guy after a lengthy investigation.
• I heard that the bad guy got away with stealing from the store last night.
• That dude is such a bad guy, always causing trouble.
• In the movie, the protagonist must confront the inner bad guy to overcome his personal demons.

noun A person or group that is considered a threat or danger to society or a particular community.

• The criminal was considered a public enemy by the authorities.
• That guy is like a public enemy around here, always causing trouble.
• Watch out for that dude, he's a real public enemy.
• In the world of fashion, wearing fur can be seen as a public enemy act.

noun a woman who is married to one's parent after the death or divorce of the other parent

• The stepmother played a significant role in the upbringing of her stepchildren.
• My stepmother is always nagging me to clean my room.
• I can't stand my stepmom, she's always on my case about everything.
• The new CEO was seen as the stepmother of the company, making tough decisions for its future.

noun a malevolent or harmful person or being

adjective causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means; malevolent

• The maleficent sorceress cast a dark spell on the kingdom.
• I heard Maleficent is the villain in that Disney movie.
• Stay away from that guy, he's like a maleficent presence.
• The storm brewing in the distance looked maleficent, ready to unleash its fury.