The converse of an anti-hero (i.e., a protagonist who isn't purely good or heroic), an anti-villain is an antagonist who isn't purely evil nor entirely unsympathetic -- a character who doesn't seem to deserve being cast as the villain, perhaps cast arbitrarily as the villain because they are not the focus of the story but merely present a foil to the central figure, who may be an antihero protagonist. Cf. scapegoat.
Magneto was an anti-villain because, while the X-Men were the protagonists who fought to defeat him and prevailed in the end, we can still respect and appreciate him for his motives and principles, however ill-considered his ruthless methods.
by Monseignore Laszlo July 23, 2006
An charismatic, brilliant, and over the top person, who is deliciously naughty, that people love to hate. They are often also dangerous or treacherous.
Anne: Oh my god Shaniqua, I can't you caught Milo Yiannopoulos sucking your husband's cock at your baby shower!
Shaniqua: I know, he such a fucking Bond Villain!
Shaniqua: I know, he such a fucking Bond Villain!
by _Lord_Byron April 2, 2016
When facing a difficult situation in life, both guys and girls sometimes turn to the gym as a way to bounce back. This phase, often referred to as the "villain arc," involves focusing on self-improvement through fitness.
Todd: "I can't believe she betrayed me like that. It really hurts."
Jeff: "Yeah, breakups can be rough. Take your time to heal."
Todd: "Heal? No chance! I'm hitting the gym hard, working on myself. I'll prove I'm better off without her!"
Jeff: "LETS GO A VILLAIN ARC!!!"
Jeff: "Yeah, breakups can be rough. Take your time to heal."
Todd: "Heal? No chance! I'm hitting the gym hard, working on myself. I'll prove I'm better off without her!"
Jeff: "LETS GO A VILLAIN ARC!!!"
by JUST TELLING TRUTH June 25, 2023
The Villainous compliment to City of Heroes, also a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), where players create villainous characters and spread crime as they see fit. Characters are divided by origin and archetype.
Origins: Magic, Mutant, Natural, Science, Technology
Archetypes: Corruptor, Dominator, Brute, Stalker, Mastermind
Corruptor: Primarily ranged offense with secondary defense, buff and/or healing
Dominator: Primarily control powers with secondary offensive powers
Mastermind: Primarily summons henchmen, secondary defense, buff and/or healing
Stalker: Primarily melee combat with secondary personal defensive powers, has stealth ability
Brute: Primarily melee combat with secondary personal defensive powers, more hitpoints than a stalker but cannot stealth
City of Villains also expanded the PvP (Player vs Player) aspect of City of Heroes, which started with no PvP. "The Arenas" were introduced to test PvP, and City of Villains was the actual implication of PvP. PvP is not required, however, and in either game one can stay in their own "hero" or "villain" zones and not encounter other fightable players.
Abbreviated CoV.
Origins: Magic, Mutant, Natural, Science, Technology
Archetypes: Corruptor, Dominator, Brute, Stalker, Mastermind
Corruptor: Primarily ranged offense with secondary defense, buff and/or healing
Dominator: Primarily control powers with secondary offensive powers
Mastermind: Primarily summons henchmen, secondary defense, buff and/or healing
Stalker: Primarily melee combat with secondary personal defensive powers, has stealth ability
Brute: Primarily melee combat with secondary personal defensive powers, more hitpoints than a stalker but cannot stealth
City of Villains also expanded the PvP (Player vs Player) aspect of City of Heroes, which started with no PvP. "The Arenas" were introduced to test PvP, and City of Villains was the actual implication of PvP. PvP is not required, however, and in either game one can stay in their own "hero" or "villain" zones and not encounter other fightable players.
Abbreviated CoV.
"I play a Mastermind in City of Villains."
by Kelly L Creighton February 2, 2006
An anarchic villain is a villain who doesn't possess a specific goal in mind and their respective objectives are simply to cause chaos and disorder.
The Joker is an anarchic villain as he has no specific goals other than bringing forth chaos and disorder to Gotham City and Batman.
by RJV August 21, 2012
Man, i've been dealing with so many drama llamas. Thank god i have friends like you who are such chillin villains
by mercutio349 January 3, 2010
A welyn Villain is a person that Roof camps, has Bolt action rifle Turret, Racist and says mean things about your mom.
by CumSemen June 21, 2021