Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
The main antagonist in a movie.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
Villain
Explanation
A "villain" is the main antagonist or evil character in a movie, story, or play who opposes the hero or protagonist. Therefore, it is the most suitable one-word substitution.
The other options are incorrect. "Hero" is the main positive character, "Protagonist" is the central character of the story (who may or may not be a hero), and "Sidekick" is a supporting companion to the main character.
Key Points
A protagonist is the main character, while an antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist. The main antagonist is commonly called the villain.