super-villain
Hero's powerful adversary
A super-villain is a villain with extraordinary powers or resources, typically appearing in comic books, superhero films, and related fiction.
Super-villains serve as worthy adversaries to superheroes, often possessing enhanced abilities, advanced technology, or criminal empires: The super-villain threatened to destroy the city.
The term sometimes describes real-world figures perceived as exceptionally evil or powerful.
Persistent source of ruin
- archenemyPrincipal antagonist
- archnemesisChief adversary, longstanding
- foeHostile opponent
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
rival · enemy · opponent · baddie · evildoer · wrongdoer · antihero · rogue
Clothing for portrayal
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- maskFace-worn concealment
- lairAnimal's hidden dwelling
- henchmenLoyal subordinates to wrongdoers
alter-ego · backstory · sidekick · powers · abilities · Joker · Magneto · Thanos
Harboring ill will
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
- diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel
vile · corrupt · depraved · dastardly · heinous · monstrous · despicable · sadistic
Scheme's chief planner
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- schemerCrafty, deceitful planner
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
- manipulatorOne who controls cunningly
plotter · architect · puppeteer · tactician · orchestrator · conspirator · death-ray · ransom
Source of potential harm
- dangerExposure to harm
- perilSerious threat of harm
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
destruction · doom · apocalypse · catastrophe · annihilation · havoc · carnage · world-ending
nemesis
Persistent source of ruin
- archenemyPrincipal antagonist
- archnemesisChief adversary, longstanding
- foeHostile opponent
adversary · rival · enemy · opponent · baddie · evildoer · wrongdoer · antihero · rogue · scoundrel
costume
Clothing for portrayal
henchmen · alter-ego · backstory · sidekick · powers · abilities · Joker · Magneto · Thanos · crossover
malevolent
Harboring ill will
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
diabolical · vile · corrupt · depraved · dastardly · heinous · monstrous · despicable · sadistic · cruel
mastermind
Scheme's chief planner
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- schemerCrafty, deceitful planner
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
manipulator · plotter · architect · puppeteer · tactician · orchestrator · conspirator · death-ray · ransom · blackmail
menace
Source of potential harm
chaos · destruction · doom · apocalypse · catastrophe · annihilation · havoc · carnage · world-ending · hostage
super-villainsuperhero
Powered champion against evil
hero · crime-fighter · caped crusader · protector · defender
super-villainpetty criminal
One who commits minor offenses
pickpocket · shoplifter · juvenile delinquent · jaywalker · mugger