baddies
noun/bædiz/
Frequency rank: #16,530 most common English word
Meaning
Informal plural noun for villains or evil characters, especially in a story or game.
Example sentence
At the end of the movie, the heroes finally defeat all the baddies and save the town.
Synonyms & related words
- villains
- criminals
- evildoers
- antagonists
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