leading lady vs villain

leading lady

noun
  • A woman who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a woman who frequently plays such roles. 

  • The type of conventionally beautiful and approachable woman who is perceived as being capable of playing female lead roles in movies or other productions. 

villain

noun
  • A vile, wicked person. 

  • An extremely depraved person, or one capable or guilty of great crimes. 

  • Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero (“the current player”). 

  • In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero. 

  • A deliberate scoundrel. 

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