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vilify

[vil-uh-fahy] / ˈvɪl əˌfaɪ /


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Despite testing positive, another reader scolded, I “continue to vilify vaccine skeptics generally, and … Kennedy specifically. Truly fascinating.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

She smiles often and laughs easily, a very American trait that helped vilify her in European eyes during her trial.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2025

“Equally, we shouldn’t feel it’s OK to vilify everyone who advocates for the Palestinian people as supporting Hamas,” Kornbluth said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

And on Wednesday Hayes added that the language used to "vilify" James online was "unacceptable".

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023

"Probably some kind of evidence they could use to vilify Tariq," Sloan says.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon