villainy
noun C2- Evil or wicked character or behaviour.
- A wicked or treacherous act.
Plural villainies
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There is no crime to detect, or, at most, some bungling villainy with a motive so transparent that even a Scotland Yard official can see through it.”
It was a masterpiece of villainy, and he carried it out like a master.
I never thought of such villainy!
“There’s foul play somewhere, and there’s black villainy brewing, to that I’ll swear!
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