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    vilify
    /ˈvɪlɪfʌɪ/

    verb

    • 1. speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner: "he has been vilified in the press"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVILIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Vilify means to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them. Learn how to use this formal verb in different contexts, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and find translations in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vilifyVilify Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Vilify means to speak of as wicked or to lower in estimation or importance. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of vilify from the authoritative dictionary source.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVILIFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Vilify means to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them. Learn how to use this formal verb in different contexts, see examples from various sources and find translations in other languages.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › vilifyVILIFY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    verb (used with object) , vil·i·fied, vil·i·fy·ing. to speak ill of; defame; slander. Synonyms: blacken, asperse, abuse, malign, calumniate, disparage, depreciate. Antonyms: commend.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vilifyVilify - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To vilify someone is to spread nasty stories about them, whether true or not. The verb vilify comes from the same root as the word vile and is a negative word if ever there was one!

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVILIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Vilify means to say or write very unpleasant things about someone, so that people will have a low opinion of them. Learn more about its word forms, origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › vilifyVilify - definition of vilify by The Free Dictionary

    Vilify means to attack the reputation of someone or something with strong or abusive criticism. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of vilify, as well as synonyms and related words.