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vilify

[vil-uh-fahy] / ˈvɪl əˌfaɪ /


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That led Judge Perry to retort: “You are significantly undercutting your mea culpa here by standing behind the charges and continuing to vilify these particular defendants.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

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

“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

The movie's intent to vilify the bookstore was a no-go for Barnes & Noble so the Fox Books seen in the movie was filmed in the now-closed 7th Avenue Barney’s department store.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2023

Ser Barristan did not like this Gerris Drinkwater, nor would he allow him to vilify Daenerys.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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