The term 'GREETED THE VILLAIN' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: HISSED (6 letters) and BOOED (5 letters). Hissing is a sound made to express disapproval or contempt, while booing is a loud, harsh cry of disapproval. Both of these actions are usually done in response to someone or something that is disliked or seen as wrong. In this case, the villain was greeted with hisses and boos from the crowd.