vilify

By its very nature, it cannot be noble; it depends on lies that vilify an entire population and maintaining an inherently oppressive status quo.

Librarians are harassed, teachers vilified, election workers threatened.

She added: “The shameful rhetoric displayed by Donald Trump and his allies at Madison Square Garden — where Puerto Ricans, migrants, and Democratic leaders were openly vilified — is not only divisive but dangerous.”

"I think we all aimed for veracity. We weren't trying to vilify Trump, which I think a lot of people think that's the only reason we would make this film."

"And neither of us were interested in simply vilifying or demonising these people. Your job as an actor is to leave your judgement at the door."