Jackass
Jackass noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: you don't have to act like a jackass just to get a girl to notice you
Villain
Villain noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
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Synonyms for Villain
Jackass and villain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jackass" instead a noun "Villain".
Nearby Words: villainous, villainy
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- For the first two books he comes across like a completely solid jackass and remorseless villain, who more than lives up to his nickname "Kingslayer" and reputation for lack of honor.
Source: Hidden Depths / Literature -
Historical Villain Upgrade: Frank Hamer is portrayed in the film as a bumbling, spiteful idiot who allows himself to be made into a jackass by the protagonists and their friends.
Source: Film / Bonnie and Clyde -
Traven, who isn't a villain but still acted like a bitter old crank and a jackass, gets sucker-punched for his own bad deeds (because at least he didn't kill anyone).
Source: Film / Twins
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