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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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