villainy

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1. villainy - Noun

2. villainy - Adjective

Meaning

The quality or state of being a villain, or villainous; extreme depravity; atrocious wickedness; as, the villainy of the seducer.

Abusive, reproachful language; discourteous speech; foul talk.

The act of a villain; a deed of deep depravity; a crime.

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Barring that natural expression of villainy which we all have, the man looked honest enough. Mark Twain

You have attributed conditions to villainy that simply result from stupidity. Robert A. Heinlein

We want the happiness of the Philippines, but we want to obtain it through noble and just means. If I have to commit villainy to make her happy, I would refuse to do so, because I am sure that what is built on sand sooner or later would tumble down. José Rizal

It turns out that one can perpetrate all manner of heinous villainy under a cloak of courtesy and good cheer. . .a man will forfeit all sensible self-interest if he finds you affable enough to share your company over a flagon of ale. Christopher Moore (author)

We weren't wealthy but we definitely weren't poor. We were incredibly rich because there was a wonderful community in Shepherd's Bush, where I grew up. All my friends were into villainy and crime. Roger Daltrey

Great villainy is often called loyalty. Japanese Proverb

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