vilify

/'vilifai/
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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make harsh, abusive, and defamatory statements about someone or something; to speak or write about in a very critical and damaging way.
    • To utter slanderous and abusive statements against; to defame.
Usage
  • The verb "vilify" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (the person or thing being vilified).
  • It is used in formal or serious contexts to describe the act of maliciously attacking someone's character or reputation through speech or writing.
  • It often implies a public campaign of denigration.
Examples
  • The politician was vilified by the press for his controversial stance.
  • In times of conflict, opposing sides often vilify each other to rally support.
  • She felt she had been unfairly vilified in the online comments.
Advanced Usage
  • "to vilify someone as something": To condemn or denounce someone by labeling them with a pejorative term.
    • The regime vilified the activists as traitors and enemies of the state.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vilification (noun): The act of vilifying; abusive, defamatory language or statements.
    • The vilification of minority groups is a dangerous social phenomenon.
  • Vilifier (noun): A person who vilifies.
Synonyms
  • Defame: To damage the good reputation of someone.
  • Denigrate: To criticize unfairly; to belittle.
  • Malign: To speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner.
  • Slander (specifically spoken defamation): To make false and damaging statements about someone.
Antonyms
  • Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
  • Compliment: To politely express praise or admiration.
  • Laud: To praise highly, especially in a public context.
  • Extol: To praise enthusiastically.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "to engage in character assassination": A phrase with a similar meaning to vilify, emphasizing the deliberate destruction of a person's reputation.
    • The debate devolved into an exercise in character assassination rather than a discussion of policy.
Verb
  1. spread negative information about
    • The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews

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