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vilify Definition and Meaning in English (vilify definition)

verb
Synonyms:slanderdefamedenigrate
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Vilify definition: To speak or write about someone or something in an abusively disparaging manner, aiming to lower their reputation or character.

Definitions of Vilify

  1. 1verb

    To speak or write about someone or something in an abusively disparaging manner, aiming to lower their reputation or character.

Example Sentences

media

“The media tried to vilify the celebrity after the scandal broke.”

general

“It is wrong to vilify someone without knowing the full story.”

political

“His opponents attempted to vilify his good name during the election campaign.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularvilifies
past tensevilified
present participlevilifying
nounvilification
agent nounvilifier

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Vilify definition: To speak or write about someone or something in an abusively disparaging manner, aiming to lower their reputation or character.
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'Vilify' translates to 'vilify' in English. Vilify definition: To speak or write about someone or something in an abusively disparaging manner, aiming to lower their reputation or character.
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