vilifying

Example Sentences

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In recent years in the US, content vilifying hormonal contraception has spread rapidly on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“With goodwill and common sense, I believe we can come up with ways to do this, without vilifying and demonizing children.”

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

We can have a discussion about spending without vilifying Republicans.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

“The thing I’m really trying to avoid is, like, people are vilifying creators and actors, and pointing fingers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2023

Though the rest of the world, including his own country, was vilifying Bobby for his outrageous positions and statements, the Icelanders felt sorry for him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady