What is another word for vilifies?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪlɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Vilifies is a strong term which means to slander, malign or defame someone or something. There are several synonyms for the word vilify which can be used in different contexts. Some of the synonyms for vilify include demonize, condemn, revile, insult, berate, discredit, calumniate, and stigmatize. The synonym demonize implies portraying someone or something as evil or demonic. Condemn denotes expressing strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something. Revile, insult, berate, and discredit are used to express contempt or disrespect towards someone or something. Calumniate implies spreading false accusations or rumors to bring someone or something down. Stigmatize is used to describe the process of unfairly labelling someone or something based on social prejudices, leading to discrimination and marginalization.

What are the hypernyms for Vilifies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Vilifies

We have seen throughout that Knox vilifies Mary of Guise in cases where she is blameless.
"John Knox and the Reformation"
Andrew Lang
This dignity of manners, which I recommend so much to you, is not only as different from pride, as true courage is from blustering, or true wit from joking; but is absolutely inconsistent with it; for nothing vilifies and degrades more than pride.
"Letters to His Son, 1749"
The Earl of Chesterfield
Or he who now vilifies, then admires him?
"The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume I (of X) - Greece"
Various

Famous quotes with Vilifies

  • I am already so popular that anyone who vilifies me becomes more popular than I am.
    Karl Kraus

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