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vilify

[vil-uh-fahy] / ˈvɪl əˌfaɪ /
VERB
criticize very harshly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assail berate damn decry defame denigrate denounce disparage malign mistreat revile slander smear
STRONG
abuse asperse attack blister censure curse cuss debase dig jinx knock libel pan rap roast scorch slam slur traduce vituperate voodoo
WEAK
bad-mouth call down caluminate dress down dump on give a black eye mudsling put a whammy on put down rag on rip up run down skin alive speak ill of tear down tear into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve cherish commend compliment exalt favor flatter glorify laud praise
STRONG
benefit defend honor protect

Example Sentences

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Prices at such a level could lead the kingdom to be vilified and trigger a recession or consumer changes that crush demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

My whole life, they had been vilified by my mom’s side of the family.

From Los Angeles Times

“Ye’s lawyers called him a liar, a fraud, and a malingerer in court. His medical records, bank records, and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified,” said attorney Ronald Zambrano in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Marsh said the impact of being "vilified" online and in person had made her life "hell".

From BBC

Often, he is ridiculed, vilified and told he is no longer welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal

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