supervillain
noun
su·per·vil·lain
ˈsü-pər-ˌvi-lən 
plural supervillains
: a fictional villain having extraordinary or superhuman powers
In more recent years, [Jon] Cryer appeared as legendary supervillain Lex Luthor in the CW drama Supergirl.—
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Martin Holmens… the issue will feature Spider-Man facing off against the Sinister Six, which includes supervillains Doctor Octopus, Vulture, Mysterio, Sandman, Electro and Kraven the Hunter …—Jeremy Childs
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: a person or entity likened to a supervillain
On the show, [Elon] Musk suggests there is a "fast way and a slow way" to raise the temperatures of Mars before sharing the fast way is to "drop thermonuclear weapons over the poles." The idea is greeted by [Stephen] Colbert calling Musk a supervillain, to which Musk just casually responds, "Yeah." —AJ Dellinger
compare superhero, superheroine
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With Time Lord supervillain Omega dispatched without hassle, both Ranis out of the picture, and reality on the way to being restored, the Doctor gradually realises that not everything is back to normal.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2025
For starters, Kevin's (Paddy Considine) transformation from PTSD-suffering victim to Harrigan supervillain has yet to reach its final stage.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Al Nassr When a YouTuber named Abu Omar dared to do an innocent impression of supervillain Lionel Messi at the home of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr gave a calm and measured response.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Electro Electro is a power-hungry supervillain who steals the city’s electricity to use for herself.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2025
For starters, Kevin's (Paddy Considine) transformation from PTSD-suffering victim to Harrigan supervillain has yet to reach its final stage.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Al Nassr When a YouTuber named Abu Omar dared to do an innocent impression of supervillain Lionel Messi at the home of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr gave a calm and measured response.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Electro Electro is a power-hungry supervillain who steals the city’s electricity to use for herself.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
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“Supervillain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervillain. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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