Describing a Villain:
General Terms:
* Antagonist: The main opposing force to the protagonist.
* Villain: The primary bad guy, often with evil intentions.
* Nemesis: A powerful and recurring enemy, often a worthy opponent.
* Adversary: An opponent or enemy.
* Scourge: A person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction.
* Tyrant: A cruel and oppressive ruler.
* Malefactor: A person who commits a crime or evil act.
Personality Traits:
* Ruthless: Having no pity or compassion.
* Cruel: Intentionally causing pain or suffering.
* Vicious: Savage, brutal, and violent.
* Machiavellian: Cunning, scheming, and manipulative.
* Sadistic: Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others.
* Devious: Dishonest and cunning.
* Cold-hearted: Lacking in empathy or compassion.
* Ambitious: Having a strong desire for power or success.
* Egotistical: Having an inflated sense of self-importance.
* Cunning: Clever and skillful in deception.
* Treacherous: Betraying trust.
* Fanatical: Intensely devoted to a cause, often to an extreme degree.
Physical Appearance:
* Grim: Dark, serious, and threatening.
* Sinister: Evil or wicked in appearance.
* Unsettling: Making one feel uneasy or uncomfortable.
* Menacing: Threatening and intimidating.
* Ghastly: Pale, haggard, and frightening.
Motivation:
* Power-hungry: Having an insatiable desire for power.
* Revenge-driven: Seeking to harm someone for a past wrong.
* Money-grubbing: Driven by greed for wealth.
* Ideological: Committed to a belief system, often with a warped view of the world.
* Twisted: Having a distorted or abnormal view of right and wrong.
Action:
* Manipulative: Skilled at controlling others through cunning tactics.
* Corrupt: Dishonest and unethical.
* Destructive: Causing harm and damage.
* Terrorizing: Instilling fear and dread.
* Oppressive: Using power to control and suppress others.
* Intimidating: Making others afraid or fearful.
These are just a few examples, and the specific words you choose will depend on the individual villain and the context of your story.