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Meaning of vilify
The primary meaning of the word "vilify" is to speak or write very badly about someone or something, typically in order to harm their reputation.
Etymology of vilify
The word "vilify" has its roots in the Latin word "vilis," meaning "worthless" or "of little value," and the suffix "-fy," which is a verb-forming suffix
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of speaking or writing badly about someone or something
Synonyms
defame
slander
libel
malign
denounce
condemn
criticize
censure
reproach
rebuke
revile
scorn
abuse
insult
disparage
belittle
demean
degrade
debase
vituperate
calumniate
asperse
besmirch
smear
tarnish
sully
blacken
pillory
excoriate
lambast
berate
harangue
fulminate
inveigh
rail
decry
condemn
denigrate
Definitions
- To speak or write very badly about someone or something, typically in order to harm their reputation
- * To represent someone or something as being despicable or worthless
Usage Examples
- The politician's opponents tried to vilify her by spreading false rumors about her past
- * The company was vilified in the media for its role in the environmental disaster
- * The author's latest book was vilified by critics, who called it "a waste of time" and "a pointless exercise in self-indulgence"
Antonyms
praise
commend
extol
laud
eulogize
glorify
exalt
honor
dignify
ennoble
compliment
flatter
applaud
acclaim
celebrate
admire
esteem
respect
venerate
revere
idolize
worship