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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

vilify

/vɪˈlaɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does vilify mean?

verb

To speak evil of; to defame or calumniate. To make someone or something seem worse than they are, often by exaggerating or distorting facts.

Example

"The politician's opponents tried to vilify her by spreading false rumors about her past."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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