Villain (noun)

1. A character in a play, novel, or film who is typically the villain or antagonist.
2. A wicked or evil person, especially one in a position of power.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french villain, from a germanic word meaning "peasant, dweller in a village", later "low-born, uneducated person", hence "base, wicked person".

Examples:

1. The villain in the movie was a ruthless dictator.
2. The villain in the play was a cruel stepmother.
3. The villain in the book was a greedy businessman.
4. The villain in the story was a power-hungry politician.
5. The villain in the game was a mysterious mastermind.