villainy
Meaning
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- Evil or wicked character or behaviour.
- A wicked or treacherous act.
- (obsolete) Ill-treatment, indignity, degrading or shameful treatment of someone.
- (obsolete) Disgrace, ignominy.
- (obsolete) The state of being a villein or serf, and by extension servitude or low estate in life.
- (obsolete) Boorishness, rudeness, bad cultivation or manners.
Synonyms
evil deed
bad deed
serious crime
ugly thing
evil deeds
vile act
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Etymology
From Middle English vileinie, vileynye, from Anglo-Norman vilenie, from Old French vilanie.
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