vilify

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/

Noun

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Verb

vilify verb

To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
To belittle through speech; to put down.

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Synonyms

abuse assail criticize decry demonize denigrate denounce libel revile run down slander berate vituperate rail discredit defame malign stigmatize

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Associated

propaganda opponents soundtrack israel person know media thus rather

Rhymes

wry exemplify rectify high lie apply fortify awry mollify amplify

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