When someone decides they want to be a villain instead of a hero, nurture villainous feelings instead of heroic ones, etc. Usually is a way of fulfilling a power fantasy. A person who has a Villain Complex may not intentionally hurt other people but they prioritize their own opinions and wishes over people-pleasing.
A: Sarah totally changed over the summer, she used to be so nice but now she loves drama and telling people harsh truths.
B: She definitely developed a villain complex
by StrawberryMango September 3, 2022
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