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- Dictionaryvilification/ˌvɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. abusively disparaging speech or writing: "the widespread vilification of politicians"
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the act of saying or writing unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them: Participants were asked whether they had experienced discrimination or vilification because of their race or religion. He has had to suffer public vilification during the past 24 hours. See. vilify. Fewer examples
the act of saying or writing unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them: Participants were asked whether they had experienced discrimination or vilification because of their race or religion. He has had to suffer public vilification during the past 24 hours. See. vilify. Fewer examples
Jul 1, 2012 · 1. : the act of vilifying : abuse. 2. : an instance of vilifying : a defamatory utterance. Synonyms. aspersing. blackening. calumniation. calumny. character assassination. defamation. defaming. libeling. libelling. maligning. slander. smearing. traducing. vilifying. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of vilification in a Sentence.
Vilification definition: the act of defaming or speaking ill of someone or something. See examples of VILIFICATION used in a sentence.
Vilification is saying something extremely derogatory about someone in speech or writing. When vilification is deliberate and false, it can be called libel (making a false written statement about someone) or slander (speaking that same false statement aloud).
to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame; to lower in estimation or importance… See the full definition
VILIFY definition: 1. to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to…. Learn more.
Define vilification. vilification synonyms, vilification pronunciation, vilification translation, English dictionary definition of vilification. tr.v. vil·i·fied , vil·i·fy·ing , vil·i·fies To attack the reputation of with strong or abusive criticism.
Definition of vilification noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (used with object) , vil·i·fied, vil·i·fy·ing. to speak ill of; defame; slander. Synonyms: blacken, asperse, abuse, malign, calumniate, disparage, depreciate. Antonyms: commend.
