Meaning
Evil or wicked character or behaviour.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English vileinie, vileynye, from Anglo-Norman vilenie, from Old French vilanie.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
villainlyvillainousatrociousnessawfulnessbadnesscorruptioncorruptnesscriminalitydacoitydepravity
Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: